Moisture Convergence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001752",
  "term": "Moisture Convergence",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the degree to which moist air is converging into a given area, taking into account the effect of converging winds and moisture advection. Areas of persistent moisture convergence are favored regions for thunderstorm development, if other factors (e.g., instability) are favorable.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/moisture-convergence/"
}