downbursts
/ˈdaʊnˌbɜːrsts/
noun
- A strong downward rush of air from a thunderstorm that spreads out violently when it hits the ground, often causing damage like a tornado.
- The damage to the neighborhood looked like a tornado had hit, but it was actually caused by a powerful downburst.
- The airport was closed after a sudden downburst knocked over several planes.
- Meteorologists warned that the storm could produce dangerous downbursts with winds over 100 miles per hour.
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