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What is a gust front associated with a thunderstorm?
- A.The calm center inside a mature thunderstorm cell
- B.A warm front that forms after a storm dissipates
- C.The leading edge of cool outflow air spreading ahead of the storm, bringing a sudden wind shift and gusts
Correct answer
C. The leading edge of cool outflow air spreading ahead of the storm, bringing a sudden wind shift and gusts
Why
A gust front can arrive minutes before rain, abruptly changing wind direction and speed at the surface. For a drone near the ground, that sudden change can be as disruptive as the storm itself.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-079).