Nov 24, 2001 · What is a Microburst? 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 …

A microburst often causes aircraft to crash when they are attempting to land or shortly after takeoff (American Airlines Flight 63 and Delta Air Lines Flight 318 are notable exceptions). The …

Sep 19, 2025 · A microburst is a powerful localized downdraft created by a column of sinking air through the base of a storm or rain cloud. This meteorological phenomenon can be divided …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 14, 2025 · Parts of Tempe were battered on Oct. 13 as a result of a microburst in the area. Here's what to know about the potentially devastating weather phenomenon, and what you …

Oct 1, 2025 · Microbursts are caused by downdrafts within a thunderstorm. During a storm, air and water droplets become suspended in an updraft high up in the clouds. The stronger the …

Oct 19, 2025 · 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 …

May 4, 2015 · A microburst is a small column of exceptionally intense and localized sinking air that results in a violent outrush of air at the ground. It is capable of producing damaging …