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Yes, in fact it is fairly common for landfalling hurricanes to produce tornadoes.
Often times on the northeast side of a hurricane (in northern hemisphere) there will be small tornadoes embedded within the rain bands. A perfect example is across South Carolina on Sept 7, 2004. Hurricane Frances hit along the gulf coast and moved up through Georgia. South Carolina got on the northeast side of the hurricane and over 40 tornadoes touched down in the state on that day directly caused by the outter rain bands of Hurricane Frances.
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Why do thunder and lightning bolt occur at the same instant?
Thunder and lightning occur simultaneously because they are both produced by the same atmospheric phenomenon: a lightning strike. When lightning flashes, it superheats the air around it causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder, which is why we perceive the two events as happening at the same time.
Is it true that thunder and lightning simultaneous?
Yes, technically thunder and lightning originate at the same time. However, light travels much faster than sound so even though they start simultaneously you will hear the thunder after you see the lightning unless you are very close to the bolt.
Why do sometimes hear thunder at about the same time you see flash of lightning but other times you hear thunder after the flash?
If you hear the thunder almost at the same time as the lightning flash - the storm is directly overhead. Usually - the sound of thunder arrives a few seconds after the lightning, because light travels much faster than sound.
What are the similarities of thunder and lightning?
No, the two are quite different. The main difference is lightning is light, thunder is sound. Lightning is an electric charge that can come from a cloud for various reasons. Thunder is the sound made by lightning. Since sound travels slower than light, lightning comes first, thunder second.
Does thunder always mean lightning?
No, thunder doesn't always mean lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air around a lightning bolt as it heats up creating a shock wave. So while thunder is commonly associated with lightning, it is possible to have thunder without seeing the accompanying lightning, especially if the lightning is far away or obstructed from view.
Why doesn't thunder and lighting happen at the same time?
Actually, thunder and lightning DO happen at the same time, but unless you are within the immediate proximity of the lightning strike, the observer usually sees the flash before hearing the thunder because light travels much faster (~11,000,000 mph) than sound (~750 mph).
Is thunder the same as lightning?
Thunder and lightning occur roughly at the same time during a thunderstorm, but they are different things. Typically you see the lightning first and then you hear the thunder.
Why do you sometimes hear thunder at about the same time of lightning?
you are probably hearing the thunder from a different lightning strike.
What time does lightning and thunder happen?
When negative and positive come to gether in the clouds.
Why do thunder and lightning bolt occur at the same instant?
Thunder and lightning occur simultaneously because they are both produced by the same atmospheric phenomenon: a lightning strike. When lightning flashes, it superheats the air around it causing it to rapidly expand and create a shock wave that we hear as thunder, which is why we perceive the two events as happening at the same time.
Is it true that thunder and lightning simultaneous?
Yes, technically thunder and lightning originate at the same time. However, light travels much faster than sound so even though they start simultaneously you will hear the thunder after you see the lightning unless you are very close to the bolt.
Why do sometimes hear thunder at about the same time you see flash of lightning but other times you hear thunder after the flash?
If you hear the thunder almost at the same time as the lightning flash - the storm is directly overhead. Usually - the sound of thunder arrives a few seconds after the lightning, because light travels much faster than sound.
What does it mean if you see a flash of thunder and clap of thunder at almost the exact same time?
It means your too close to the lightning!
Is it dangerous to hear the thunder at the same time you see the lightning?
It could be. The light from the flash travels much more quickly than the sound waves that make up the thunder. So a longer time between them indicates that the lightning is farther away. If the thunder is immediate, you are very close to the lightning!
What are the similarities of thunder and lightning?
No, the two are quite different. The main difference is lightning is light, thunder is sound. Lightning is an electric charge that can come from a cloud for various reasons. Thunder is the sound made by lightning. Since sound travels slower than light, lightning comes first, thunder second.
Can wind rain hail lightning and thunder happen at the same time?
Yes, it is possible for wind, rain, hail, lightning, and thunder to occur simultaneously during severe thunderstorms. These weather phenomena often accompany each other as part of intense storm activity, creating hazardous conditions.
Why lights is visible before thundering?
The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound. Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but the light reaches your eyes before the sound reaches your ears.
