Rajadas
Rajadas is the plural of rajada, a meteorological term used in Portuguese and Spanish to describe gusts of wind — brief, sudden increases in wind speed that rise above the prevailing mean wind. The noun rajada comes from a word meaning a sudden blow or burst; in everyday usage it can refer to a short-lived forceful wind, a gust in weather reports.
In weather forecasts and bulletins, rajadas are reported as peak gust speeds, typically measured in kilometers
Characteristics: They last from a few seconds to about a minute and can be influenced by atmospheric
Impacts and contexts: Rajadas affect aviation, maritime operations, construction, and outdoor activities. They can cause sudden
Geographic usage: The term is widely used in Portugal and Brazil in Portuguese, and in many Spanish-language