What the jet stream means for the UK weather forecast this week
A strengthened jet stream is driving severe weather towards the UK later this week, with strong winds of up to 90mph forecast ...
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Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?
Meteorologists often blame unusual weather events on the movements of a jet stream, not to be confused with the similarly active Gulf Stream. Learn the key differences between the two before the ...
Transatlantic flights flew over 800 mph after freezing weather juiced the jet stream
At least two flights briefly traveled faster than the speed of sound as the jet stream sped up, but there would not have been ...
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Astronomers detect ferocious jet-stream winds on alien planet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In Earth's upper atmosphere, a fast-moving band of air called the jet stream blows with winds of more ...
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Jet stream helping planes slingshot across Atlantic Ocean at 800 mph
The reason? Fierce jet stream winds supercharging its speed. The jet stream is like a river of west-to-east winds in the upper atmosphere. Airplanes use it like a highway. If flights are heading ...