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Thunderstorms start when warm, moist air is lifted and continues to rise on its own. In a cold front, a cooler air mass pushes into a warmer one. Since cool air is denser than warm air, the cooler air mass acts as a wedge, pushing the warmer air up. This can initiate the upward movement needed for thunderstorms.

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