TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Wind shear is a term that comes up often when tracking tropical storms and hurricanes but it’s not a readily-understood term. Wind shear refers to varying wind directions with ...

Whenever thunderstorms are in the forecast, meteorologists are always looking to see if there will be any wind shear present, and if so, just how much. Wind shear is the measurement of the difference ...

As meteorologists watch the tropics during the quiet winter months, a different kind of signal is drawing attention. The ...

Imagine trying to build a tower of cards in a wind tunnel. No matter how strong the foundation, the upper layers won’t stand a chance. That’s what wind shear does to a developing storm. Wind shear ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Meteorologists forecast severe weather and tornadoes by looking at four main ingredients; wind shear, lift, instability, and moisture. One of the most important tools in ...