Lift NOTAMs Wind Shear 
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
For example, as a cold front passes, surface winds may shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, while winds above may continue from the west. All these and more create the perfect recipe for wind shear. Don’t forget to review NOTAMs and weather advisories. How do you plan to proceed?
Flying Magazine
MAY 1, 2024
Some gust fronts can be completely harmless or may be a precursor for an encounter with severe turbulence and dangerous low-level convective wind shear. READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? These gust fronts often contain severe or extreme turbulence, strong and gusty straight-line winds, and low-level convective wind shear.
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