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Jet max(Speed Max, Jet Streak) A point or area of relative maximum wind speeds within a jetstream. |
Jet streak |
JetstreamRelatively strong winds concentrated in a narrow stream in the atmosphere, normally referring to horizontal, high-altitude winds. The position and orientation of jetstreams vary from day to day. General weather patterns (hot/cold, wet/dry) are related closely to the position, strength and orientation of the jetstream (or jetstreams). A jetstream at low levels is known as a low level jet. |
JTWCJoint Typhoon Warning Center. The JTWC issues warnings and forecasts for tropical systems across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. |
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Weather News
Rockhampton left reeling after La Nina rains fail in Queensland
17:00 EDT
La Niña has overlooked some towns and farms in Queensland this time around, with some places just enduring one of their driest starts to a year on record.
More storms in eastern Australia today
10:08 EDT
A second day of severe thunderstorms will hit parts of Queensland and NSW today, with large hail, damaging wind and heavy rain all possible in both states.
