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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 thunderstorms, known …

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

    6 days ago · 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. Learn more about …

  3. 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 mechanism to …

  4. How Thunderstorms Form - Center for Science Education

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

  5. THUNDERSTORMS - National Weather Service

    The difference between a thunderstorm and a severe thunderstorm is the wind field. For a severe thunderstorm, the ingredients that must be present are moisture, instability, lift and strong speed and …

  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-moving air …

  7. Thunderstorms: Everything You Need to Know - Earth Networks

    Thunderstorm: Also known as an electrical storm or lightning storm, a thunderstorm is characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth’s atmosphere, known as thunder.