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downburst

down·burst [ dówn bùrst ] (plural down·bursts)


noun 
Definition:
 
powerful downward wind: a powerful downward wind, often part of a thunderstorm system, that creates strong horizontal winds in all directions when it strikes the ground and is a danger to aircraft

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