A strong wind that rises suddenly, lasts for some minutes, and dies away comparatively rapidly. It is frequently, but not necessarily, associated with a temporary change of direction. (See Gust).
a sudden gust of wind of considerable strength.
A strong wind characterized by a sudden onset in which the wind speed increases at least 16 knots and is sustained at 22 knots or more for at least one minute.
A strong wind characterized by a sudden onset, a duration on the order of minutes, and a rather sudden decrease in speed.
A squall comprises a rather sudden increase of the mean wind speed which lasts for several minutes at least before the mean wind returns to near its previous value. A squall may include many gusts. To top
sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
a brief, sudden and violent windstorm often accompanied by rain or snow
a line of thunderstorms with a common leading convection line, or mesocyclone, which tends to create a powerful gust front
a strong, gusty wind usually accompanied by rain, snow or sleet
a strong wind characterized by a sudden onset of increasing wind
a sudden gust of wind that literally sweeps the sea
a sudden increase in the strength of the wind of longer duration than a gust and may be caused by the passage of a fast moving cold front or thunderstorm
a sudden strong gust of wind, which may rise for a few seconds to hurricane force
a sudden, strong wind which generally lasts only a few minutes
a violent variation of the wind which occurs along a narrow, mobile line
a strong, sudden wind which lasts for a few minutes before quickly decreasing in speed. Often associated with severe thunderstorms.
A strong wind that rises suddenly, generally lasts for some minutes, and dies comparatively suddenly away. It is distinguished from a gust by its longer duration.
Atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a very large variation of wind speed, often accompanied by a shower or thunderstorm.
Sudden increase in wind speed to at least 17 mph (15 knots) that is sustained for at least 1 minute but not more than 5 minutes.
The sudden, short-term burst of wind with passing clouds. May be accompanied by rain.
A quick moving storm over the water, usually accompanied by gusts of wind and rain.
A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain.
a sudden, violent rainshower
A quick, driving gust of wind or rain.
A brief, violent windstorm, usually, but not necessarily associated with rain or snow.
A strong, sudden wind which generally lasts a few minutes then quickly decreases in speed. Squalls are generally associated with severe thunderstorms.
Atmospheric phenomenon characterized by an abrupt and large increase of wind speed by at least 18 mph and rising to 25 mph with a duration of the order of minutes, which diminishes rather suddenly. It is often accompanied by showers or thunderstorms.
Sudden and violent gusts of wind.
a sudden intense wind storm of short duration, often accompanied by rain. Squalls often accompany an advancing cold front.
Essentially gusts of longer duration. In Canada, a squall is reported when the wind increases by at least 15 knots over the average speed for a duration of at least 2 minutes and the wind reaches a speed of at least 20 knots.
A sudden increase of wind speed by at least 18 miles per hour (16 knots) and rising to 25 miles per hour (22 knots) or more and lasting for at least one minute.
A sudden onset of strong winds with speeds increasing to at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and sustained at 22 or more knots (25 miles per hour) for at least one minute. The intensity and duration is longer than that of a gust. It is reported as "SQ"s in an observation and on the METAR.