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What is created in a severe thunderstorm when wind in the upper part of a cloud blows in a different direction than wind in the lower part of the cloud?
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∙ 12y ago
This is directional wind shear. It contributes to the formation of, ultimately, tornadoes.
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∙ 12y ago
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Do hurricanes produce from severe thunderstorms?
Not directly, hurricanes typically start out as disorganized clusters of showers and thunderstorm, but development is different from typical thunderstorm development.
How fast is the air in a severe thunderstorm?
The air is very fast. Especially in a severe thunderstorm. The wind can go as fast as 100mph.
How does a severe thunderstorm affect us?
A severe thunderstorm affects people by damaging properties, damaging landscape, some people may die
What is the difference in height between an ordinary thunderstorm and a severe thunderstorm?
Generally, the stronger the storm, the taller it is. Severe storms often have tops over 50,000 feet.
Is a severe thunderstorm likely to hit Florida?
Yes
Does a severe storm warning mean that a severe storm might form?
No. That would be a severe thunderstorm watch. A severe thunderstorm warning means that a severe thunderstorm ha already formed.
Do hurricanes produce from severe thunderstorms?
Not directly, hurricanes typically start out as disorganized clusters of showers and thunderstorm, but development is different from typical thunderstorm development.
Are severe thunderstorm are small?
Most of them are very small i guess, but the small severe thunderstorm can be very serious and deadly.
When was the most dangerous thunderstorm?
the most dangerous thunderstorm is severe thunderstorms
How fast is the air in a severe thunderstorm?
The air is very fast. Especially in a severe thunderstorm. The wind can go as fast as 100mph.
Why is a cold front thunderstorm usually more severe than a warm front thunderstorm?
A cold front is more severe because it is steeper.
How does a severe thunderstorm affect us?
A severe thunderstorm affects people by damaging properties, damaging landscape, some people may die
Why does a severe thunderstorm have a tilted updraft in the mature stage?
The tilted updraft is due to wind shear; a difference in the speed and direction of wind with altitude. The tilting of the updraft in a severe thunderstorm separates the updraft and downdraft, which prevents rain-cooled air from choking off the updraft. As a result the storm can become stronger.
Does a tornado come from a severe thunderstorm?
Yes. Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms.
What is the proper way to use severe in a sentence?
The crime was severe enough to be handled directly by the Supreme Court.
What is the difference in height between an ordinary thunderstorm and a severe thunderstorm?
Generally, the stronger the storm, the taller it is. Severe storms often have tops over 50,000 feet.
What is the most sever stage of thunderstorm development?
*Severe
