Updrafts

Updrafts are upward-moving currents of air that occur naturally in the atmosphere. They happen when warm air near the ground heats up, becomes less dense, and rises. This process is essential in weather phenomena like thunderstorms, where updrafts lift moisture-laden air, forming clouds and potentially leading to precipitation or storm development. Think of updrafts as invisible elevators that carry air vertically, playing a key role in weather patterns and cloud formation. They can vary in strength, from gentle breezes to powerful gusts associated with severe weather events.