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The leading edge of a [[mesoscale]] pressure dome separating the [[outflow]] air in a [[convective storm|convective storm]] from the environmental air.<br/> This boundary, which is marked by upward motion along it and downward motion behind it, is followed by a [[surge]] of gusty winds on or near the ground. A gust front is often associated with a [[pressure jump]], [[wind]] shift, [[temperature]] drop, and sometimes with heavy [[precipitation]]. Gust fronts are often marked by [[arcus]] clouds. | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 29 March 2024
The leading edge of a mesoscale pressure dome separating the outflow air in a convective storm from the environmental air.
This boundary, which is marked by upward motion along it and downward motion behind it, is followed by a surge of gusty winds on or near the ground. A gust front is often associated with a pressure jump, wind shift, temperature drop, and sometimes with heavy precipitation. Gust fronts are often marked by arcus clouds.