Why Lower Wind Shear Fuels Fall Rains
Why Lower Wind Shear Fuels Fall Rains
US · Published Sep 5, 2025
Lower wind shear during fall allows thunderstorms and convective systems to organize more efficiently.
Reduced wind shear enables the development of organized fronts, triggering widespread rainfall.
Decreasing temperatures and weakening high-pressure systems contribute to increased fall precipitation.
Wind shear's role in autumn rainfall increase
As summer transitions into fall, many regions experience a noticeable increase in rainfall. While various factors contribute to this seasonal shift, one key atmospheric element often overlooked is wind shear. Wind shear, defined as the variation in wind speed and direction within a short distance in the atmosphere, plays a crucial role in influencing precipitation patterns, particularly during the autumn months.
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