A microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter. Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface, and …

Feb 15, 2025 · During a thunderstorm, you might experience a powerful blast of air rushing straight down, slamming into the ground, and spreading out in all directions. That’s a microburst. They’re …

A microburst is a dangerous & extreme weather event. We examine what a microburst is, how it develops, and also looks at the different types of microbursts.

Jun 19, 2025 · With a dry microburst, all of the precipitation evaporates before the column of descending air reaches the ground. This makes them particularly dangerous, because they can be hard to see.

Microburst, pattern of intense winds that descends from rain clouds, hits the ground, and fans out horizontally. Microbursts are short-lived, usually lasting from about 5 to 15 minutes, and they are …

Jul 24, 2025 · A downburst of winds from a decaying thunderstorm is considered a “microburst” if the width of the damaging winds is 2.5 miles or less, with winds that persist for 15 minutes or less.

5 days ago · Discover how wind shear and microbursts form, why they endanger aircraft during takeoff and landing, and how terrain and weather intensify the risk.