noun
- sudden, intense downdrafts of air from thunderstorms that spread outward upon hitting the ground, creating dangerous wind shear conditions
Usage: meteorology; aviation
Examples
- The plane encountered severe microbursts during its approach to the airport.
- Microbursts can produce winds exceeding 100 mph at ground level.
- Pilots are trained to recognize the signs of microbursts near airports.
- The meteorologist warned of possible microbursts in the storm system.
- Several trees were uprooted by the microburst that hit the neighborhood.
- Air traffic control delayed flights due to microburst activity in the area.