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  1. Thunderstorm - Wikipedia

    Strong or severe thunderstorms include some of the most dangerous weather phenomena, including large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Some of the most persistent severe …

  2. Severe Weather 101: Thunderstorm Basics

    How does a thunderstorm form? Three basic ingredients are required for a thunderstorm to form: moisture, rising unstable air (air that keeps rising when given a nudge), and a lifting …

  3. Thunderstorm | Definition, Types, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · Thunderstorm, a violent short-lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds. …

  4. Thunderstorm Definition - National Weather Service

    Thunderstorm - A rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning. All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning. In the United States, an average of 300 …

  5. How Thunderstorms Form - Center for Science Education

    Have you ever wondered about what atmospheric conditions are needed for a thunderstorm to form?

  6. What is a thunderstorm? - The Institute for Environmental …

    Jun 16, 2025 · A thunderstorm is a localized weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, resulting from cumulonimbus clouds generated by strong, upward …

  7. What is a thunderstorm and can it thunder without rain?

    Jul 31, 2025 · All you need to know about thunder and lightning. A thunderstorm is one of the most energetic weather phenomena we see here in the UK, with blasts of thunder and flashes …

  8. Severe Weather 101: Thunderstorm Types

    Descriptions of various types of severe thunderstorms, from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory.

  9. Thunderstorm - Lightning, Rain, Wind | Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · Thunderstorm - Lightning, Rain, Wind: When the stroke plasma is created, its temperature is at least 30,000 °C (50,000 °F), and the pressure is greater than 1,000 …

  10. Severe Thunderstorm Safety - National Weather Service

    This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a severe thunderstorm. If you know what to do before, during, and after severe weather you can increase your chances of survival.