Jet Stream Twists Can Turn Calm Skies Into Storm Factories
• Jet stream shifts cause warm and cold air to collide, fueling rapid storm development.
• Meteorologists monitor jet stream twists to predict and warn about severe weather.
• Storm intensification due to jet stream meanders can lead to heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous conditions.
Jet stream twists create storm factories
The jet stream, a high-altitude air current, plays a crucial role in shaping our weather patterns. Normally, it acts as a guide, steering weather systems across continents. However, when the jet stream deviates from its usual path, twisting and bending in unusual ways, it can transform seemingly calm atmospheric conditions into breeding grounds for powerful storms.
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