Variable wind direction
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002964
A condition when
(1) the wind direction fluctuates by 60° or more during the 2-minute evaluation period and the wind speed is greater than 6 knots; or
(2) the direction is variable and the wind speed is less than 6 knots.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002964 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-002964",
"term": "Variable wind direction",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"term_source": "Variable Wind Direction",
"definition": "A condition when\n(1) the wind direction fluctuates by 60° or more during the 2-minute evaluation period and the wind speed is greater than 6 knots; or\n(2) the direction is variable and the wind speed is less than 6 knots.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/variable-wind-direction/"
}
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