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How does a thunderstorm die out?

Thunderstorms are powered by an updraft or upward moving air current that pulls in warm, moist air. As rain falls in a thunderstorm, it cools the air, creating a sinking a… (MORE)

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What should you do in a thunderstorm?

In the Case of a ThunderstormBefore a thunderstorm, you should:Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage during a severe thundersto…rm. "If thunder roars, go indoors," because no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. Everyone should stay inside until 30 minutes have passed after the last clap of thunder. Summary of Lightning Safety Tips for Inside the HomeAvoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, or cords. If you plan to unplug any electronic equipment, do so well before the storm arrives. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands, do not take a shower, do not wash dishes, and do not do laundry. Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls. The following are guidelines for what you should do if a thunderstorm is likely in your area:Postpone outdoor activities. Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may or may not be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside. Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal. Secure outdoor objects that could get blown away. Shutter windows and secure outside doors. If shutters are not available, close window blinds, shades, or curtains. Avoid showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conduct electricity. Use a corded telephone only for emergencies. Cell phones are safe to use. Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers and turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can cause serious damage. Use your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from local officials. Avoid the following:Natural lightning rods such as a tall, isolated tree in an open area. Hilltops, open fields, the beach, or a boat on the water. Isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas. Anything metal-tractors, farm equipment, motorcycles, golf carts, golf clubs, and bicycles. If there are no buildings to get in:Get inside a car and close all doors and windows.If there are no cars around, get to lower ground.If there are two hills nearby, stand between them, so the hills are more likely to be zapped than you.If there is absolutely nothing nearby to protect you, crouch low but stay on your two feet and make minimum contact with the ground, so you're still less likely to be zapped. (MORE)

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When do thunderstorms occur?

mostly in the spring time It depends on the country. In many parts of Australia, thunderstorms can occur any time of year, but are less likely to happen in Winter, and are f… (MORE)

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Why are thunderstorms dangerous?

Thunderstorms are dangerous because lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Thunder is the noise of the lightning's heat expanding quickl… (MORE)

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How are thunderstorms predicted?

Meteorologists test the air pressure, temperature, humidity and those sorts of things. They also send out people to view the weather, and they make a prediction by using the r… (MORE)

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What is a stray thunderstorm?

it means that mother nature has been taking a while to make a thunderstorm happen like say if they say around 12:00 noon they say stray afternoon thunderstorm possible that me… (MORE)

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Why is there no thunderstorms in winter?

Winter thunderstorms can occur, but are rare in most places. Winter thunderstorms are rare because it is generally too cold. Thunderstorms are fueled by warm, moist air. S… (MORE)

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What is multicell thunderstorm?

A thunderstorm that consists of many interacting thunderstorm cells. Each cell might be in a different stage of it's life cycle, so it could last for hours.

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Where can a thunderstorm be?

A thunderstorm can present itself and various ways. Here are some: General Thunderstorm: Produces rain (sometimes heavy), lightning and thunder. Severe Thunderstorm: Produces… (MORE)

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What does it mean when its thunderstorming?

A thunderstorm happens like This: Water is formed through the water cycle (Precipitation, evaporation, Then condensation, only to go back to precipitation). Lightning isn't … (MORE)