In general, wind shear refers to any change in wind speed or direction along a straight line. In the case of hurricanes, wind shear is important primarily in the vertical direction--from the ...

Wind shear is the measurement of the difference in wind direction and speed over a short distance in the atmosphere. Wind ...

For example, hurricanes thrive in low wind shear environments because it allows warm, moist air to rise uninterrupted, feeding the storm's development. Conversely, thunderstorms benefit from the ...