microburst
/ˈmaɪkroʊˌbɜrst/
noun
- A sudden, powerful downward rush of air from a thunderstorm that spreads out when it hits the ground, often causing strong winds and damage.
- Meteorologists warned that a microburst could produce winds over 100 miles per hour.
- A microburst during the storm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood.
- The pilot reported a microburst near the airport, so flights were delayed.
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