Vertical Wind Shearthe change in the wind's direction and speed with height. This is a critical factor in determining whether severe thunderstorms will develop.Wind ShearThe rate at which wind velocity changes from point to point in a given direction (as, vertically). The shear can be speed shear (where speed changes between the two points, but not direction), direction shear (where direction changes between the two points, but not speed) or a combination of the two.Wind Shear ProfileThe change in wind speed and/or direction usually in the vertical. The characteristics of the wind shear profile are of critical importance in
determining the potential for and type of severe weather.
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