Williwaw

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010240",
  "term": "Williwaw",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sudden, violent squall of cold, dense air that descends from high coastal terrain to the sea. These katabatic winds are unpredictable and can change direction abruptly, posing a hazard to marine navigation. Williwaws are characteristic of high-latitude regions with steep mountains near the coast, such as the Aleutian Islands, Greenland, and the Strait of Magellan.",
  "synonyms": [
    "willywaw",
    "willywau",
    "willie-wa",
    "willy-waa"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/williwaw/"
}