Surface Wind Convergence

Surface wind convergence occurs when winds from different directions meet at a point or along a line near the Earth's surface, forcing air to rise. This process is crucial in meteorology as it often leads to cloud formation, precipitation, and sometimes severe weather. Convergence commonly occurs along fronts, sea breezes, or low-pressure systems, where air masses with varying temperatures or moisture content interact. In the maps below red represents converging air and blue diverging air.