Meteorology

Virga

Definition

Precipitation that evaporates before reaching the ground. Virga can produce wind shear and turbulence below the cloud base as the evaporating rain cools the air creating downdrafts.

Related Terms

Wind Shear

A sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance. Low-level wind...

Microburst

A small-scale intense downdraft that produces damaging divergent winds at the su...

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