A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, lightning storm, or thundershower. source
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, lightning storm, or thundershower.
A thunderstorm is a storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder. source
A thunderstorm is a storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.
Thunderstorms occur in association with a type of cloud known as a cumulonimbus. source
Thunderstorms occur in association with a type of cloud known as a cumulonimbus.
Thunderstorms may line up in a series or become a rainband, known as a squall line. source
Thunderstorms may line up in a series or become a rainband, known as a squall line.
Strong or severe thunderstorms, known as supercells, rotate as do cyclones. source
Strong or severe thunderstorms, known as supercells, rotate as do cyclones.
While most thunderstorms move with the mean wind flow through the layer of the troposphere that they occupy. source
While most thunderstorms move with the mean wind flow through the layer of the troposphere that they occupy.
Thunderstorms result from the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, sometimes along a front. source
Thunderstorms result from the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, sometimes along a front.
Thunderstorms are responsible for the development and formation of many severe weather phenomena. source
Thunderstorms are responsible for the development and formation of many severe weather phenomena.
Stronger thunderstorm cells are capable of producing tornadoes and waterspouts. source
Stronger thunderstorm cells are capable of producing tornadoes and waterspouts.
There are four types of thunderstorms: single-cell, multi-cell cluster, multi-cell lines, and supercells. source
There are four types of thunderstorms: single-cell, multi-cell cluster, multi-cell lines, and supercells.
All thunderstorms, regardless of type, go through three stages: the developing stage, the mature stage, and the dissipation stage. source
All thunderstorms, regardless of type, go through three stages: the developing stage, the mature stage, and the dissipation stage.
The average thunderstorm has a 24 km (15 mi) diameter. source
The average thunderstorm has a 24 km (15 mi) diameter.
The first stage of a thunderstorm is the cumulus stage or developing stage. source
The first stage of a thunderstorm is the cumulus stage or developing stage.
A squall line is an elongated line of severe thunderstorms that can form along and/or ahead of a cold front. source
A squall line is an elongated line of severe thunderstorms that can form along and/or ahead of a cold front.
Any thunderstorm that produces hail that reaches the ground is known as a hailstorm source
Any thunderstorm that produces hail that reaches the ground is known as a hailstorm
