rain squall
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, rain squall has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Jul 2025).
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, as opposed to a wind gust, which lasts for only seconds. They are usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow. Squalls refer to the increase of the sustained winds over that time interval, as there may be higher gusts during a squall event. They usually occur in a region of strong sinking air or cooling in the mid-atmosphere. These force strong localized upward motions at the leadin
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Field | Meteorology |
Who talks about rain squall on podcasts?
Unknown Narrator (likely survivor) brought up rain squall; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Episode 5: Montecito Mudslide | “Survival Mode” from the producers of Dateline and NBC News Studios on Dateline NBC (Jul 2025) — Unknown Narrator (likely survivor)
What is rain squall mentioned alongside?
rain squall is most often mentioned alongside Charlotte (Sally's mom), foothills and battering ram.
Mentioned together: Charlotte (Sally's mom), foothills, battering ram