Tangential wind

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009500",
  "term": "Tangential wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The component of wind velocity that is parallel to a circle centered on a rotating atmospheric system, such as a hurricane or tornado. This wind component is responsible for the rotational motion of the storm. Maximum tangential winds are a primary measure of tropical cyclone intensity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tangential-wind/"
}