Brisote

Brisote (also brisole) is a term used to describe the northeast trade wind when it is blowing more strongly than usual over Cuba.^[1]^[2] The typical strength of this wind is 9 m s⁻¹; anything blowing at a stronger rate may be described as a brisote.^[3] A brisote may be associated with tropical cyclones passing north-east of the island.^[3]

References

↑ Forrester, Frank H. (1981). 1001 Questions Answered about the Weather. Courier Corporation. p. 135. ISBN 9780486242187.
↑ Oliver, John E. (2008-04-23). Encyclopedia of World Climatology. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9781402032646.
1 2 Galvin, J. F. P. (2016-01-22). An Introduction to the Meteorology and Climate of the Tropics. John Wiley & Sons. p. 216. ISBN 9781119086246.

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[1] Forrester, Frank H. (1981). 1001 Questions Answered about the Weather. Courier Corporation. p. 135. ISBN 9780486242187.

[2] Oliver, John E. (2008-04-23). Encyclopedia of World Climatology. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9781402032646.

[:0-3] 1 2 Galvin, J. F. P. (2016-01-22). An Introduction to the Meteorology and Climate of the Tropics. John Wiley & Sons. p. 216. ISBN 9781119086246.