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: Cooler, denser air that sinks toward the surface. Core Characteristics

: Drafts occur when a mass of air is a different temperature than the air surrounding it. meteorology

: For accurate readings, meteorological sensors (like precipitation discrimination sensors) are typically mounted 10 feet above the ground. : Cooler, denser air that sinks toward the surface

: Severe storms are often defined by the interaction between updrafts and downdrafts; wind shear can tilt a storm, separating these two drafts to allow the storm to sustain itself longer. wind shear can tilt a storm