In 1978, Fujita and NCAR scientists were the first to capture microbursts on radar, confirming Fujita’s theory about their existence. However, the aviation world denied the existence of microbursts ...
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What is a microburst?

A supercell thunderstorm produced a microburst over Tempe around 1 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service confirmed that a microburst hit Tempe on Monday, causing significant damage in the area.
A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be tornado or hurricane-force winds blowing through a neighborhood near Austin. Video captured by Cody Holder on Wednesday, July 28, shows a ...