Atlantic hurricane season is off to a quiet start and it’s probably time to start pointing fingers at El Niño.

Bertha is actively being torn apart by wind shear, a hallmark of El Niño's impact on Atlantic hurricane season. But don't thank El Niño just yet.

During El Niño events, upper-level winds over the Atlantic tend to be stronger than usual, and thus stronger wind shear results. The faster air flow in the upper troposphere lead

Wind shear can make or break a single tropical storm and can have long-term impacts on a tropical season. But, what exactly is wind shear and why is it so important in forecasting hurricanes and other tropical cyclones? Tropical cyclones (tropical storms ...

Parts of Florida are now under a tropical storm warning as Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens. Here is what to expect.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Wind shear is a term that comes up often when tracking tropical storms and hurricanes but it’s not a readily-understood term. Wind shear refers to varying wind directions with height or varying wind speeds with height but can also ...

Imagine trying to build a tower of cards in a wind tunnel. No matter how strong the foundation, the upper layers won’t stand a chance. That’s what wind shear does to a developing storm. Wind shear refers to the change in wind speed and/or direction ...

One of the staple terms meteorologists mention frequently when discussing the possibility for tropical development is wind shear. But what is wind shear? And what does it have to do with tropical cyclones and other weather patterns? Simply put, wind shear ...