windwinden
Windwinden is a term used in meteorology to describe a class of small-scale, vertically oriented wind vortices that arise from the interaction of low-level wind shear and localized buoyant updrafts. They are typically invisible to the naked eye, though surface patterns of swirling dust or debris and occasional rotor clouds can indicate their presence. Windwinden are characterized by brief life cycles and localized gusty impacts rather than widespread weather effects.
Formation and dynamics occur where there is significant wind shear in the lower atmosphere combined with pockets
Occurrence and environments are linked to complex terrain and coastal interactions, such as mountainous regions, lee-slopes,
Detection and study rely on high-resolution instruments, including Doppler weather radar, wind-profile LiDAR, and in-situ anemometers.