
Originally Posted by
Jun aka Pekto
An area of convection refers to areas of rainshowers/thunderstorms/downpours.
Vertical wind shear refers to opposing wind flow from the circulation of the storm high up in the atmosphere. If the vertical wind shear was strong, it will help limit development of the storm. Kinda like putting your finger on a spinning top which will slow it down.
Favorable westward and equatorward outflow refers to bands of strong rains, winds, and thunderstorms moving toward the west and south of the storm.