Wind shear explained: the force that tears storms apart
Stephanie Nims
ByStephanie Nims
July 27, 2026Updated: July 27, 2026, 5:20 am EDTPublished: July 27, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

Wind shear is the killer of hurricanes. It is defined as changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere, which disrupt the development of tropical systems. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down a recent example of shear’s impacts.

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