MICHIGAN, USA — Forecasting the weather is complex as the atmosphere is always in constant motion. This complexity is enhanced when contending with severe weather. Of the approximately 100,000 ...

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 ...

Tropical systems can often spawn tornadoes. WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why. As tropical systems move over land, Michaels said the friction increases. This creates wind shear, which ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s hurricane season, and something we watch very closely is wind shear. It’s essentially a change in wind speed or direction as ...

With hurricane season here, it’s more important than ever to know the terms you may hear meteorologists use when describing weather phenomena. “Knowing some of the most frequently used hurricane ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. Forecasters within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season. Several ...