Wind gust
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003088
Rapid fluctuations in the wind speed with a variation of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls. The speed of the gust will be the maximum instantaneous wind speed.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003088 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-003088",
"term": "Wind gust",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"term_source": "Wind Gust",
"definition": "Rapid fluctuations in the wind speed with a variation of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls. The speed of the gust will be the maximum instantaneous wind speed.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-gust/"
}
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