What is a downburst? NBC6 meteorologist explains how it’s different than tornados

Video shows strong winds whipping southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday, leading many to believe it was a tornado — but it wasn’t.

NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin explains what a “downburst” is and how it forms.

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