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A thunderstorm is any rainstorm that produce thunder and lightning. A severe thunderstorm is such a storm that produces at least one of the following:
- Hail to at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter
- Wind gusts to at least 58 mph (93 km/h)
- A tornado
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoA severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that produces at least one of the following
- Winds of 58 miles per hour or faster
- Hail of 1 in in diameter or larger
- A tornado
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∙ 9y agoA heavy thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that has a severe threat (damaging wind, heavy rain, hail, possible tornado) but is not yet alerted to be a severe thunderstorm
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∙ 7y agoExtreme Thunderstorms are thunderstorms with abnormally numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strokes.
ThatGuyLumi
The term "heavy thunderstorm" generally refers to the rainfall amount, while "strong thunderstorms" refer to the wind speeds.
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∙ 12y agoit depends on the thunderstorm
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What are the elements of a thunderstorm?
heavy rainstrong windslightningthundertornadoes
Is cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains?
It is the cumulonimbus that produces heavy rains.
What are the effects of thunderstorm?
Heavy precipitation is an example of one of the effects of a thunderstorm. They can also cause trees to fall, and damage power lines.
What is a Local storm with tall clouds heavy rains and thunder and lightning?
A thunderstorm?
What is a local storm with tall clouds and heavy rains and thunder with lightning?
Thunderstorm
What are the elements of a thunderstorm?
heavy rainstrong windslightningthundertornadoes
How does one know if a thunderstorm is outside?
A good idea is to listen for sounds of a thunderstorm first, look for heavy rain, and even feel for dry heat or a heavy atmosphere. Sometimes one can even smell a thunderstorm in the air.
Is cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains?
It is the cumulonimbus that produces heavy rains.
What are the effects of thunderstorm?
Heavy precipitation is an example of one of the effects of a thunderstorm. They can also cause trees to fall, and damage power lines.
How far from heavy rain of a thunderstorm can lightning strike?
Lightning can strike up to 30 miles from a thunderstorm, though such instances are rare.
A small storm with heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning?
thunderstorm
Does the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains?
yes
What is the heavy rainstorm that includes lighting as well as thunder?
obviously a thunderstorm
When does a heavy rain turn into a thunderstorm?
Heavy rain becomes a thunderstorm when there is thunder and lightning. This usually happens when the clouds reach a significant enough height and the updraft becomes strong enough to separated electrical charges.
What is a Local storm with tall clouds heavy rains and thunder and lightning?
A thunderstorm?
What is a local storm with tall clouds and heavy rains and thunder with lightning?
Thunderstorm
What is a local storm with tall clouds heavy rain with thunder and lightning?
A thunderstorm?
