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There are three ways of classifying a thunderstorm as severe. If a storm meets any one of these criteria it is considered a severe storm.
- Produces hail at least 1 inch in diameter
- Produces winds of at least 58 mph
- Produces a tornado.
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Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
They can; isolated thunderstorms can produced brief bursts of severe weather, but most do not.
Which type of storm lasts the longest Air Mass or Severe thunderstorms?
Severe thunderstorms.
What is a long line of severe thunderstorms?
It is called a Squall Line
Is a severe thunderstorm watch better than a tornado watch?
Generally speaking, yes. A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible. A severe thunderstorm watch means that severe thunderstorms are possible. Although severe thunderstorms can cause damage they are not nearly as destructive as tornadoes can be.
What are some characteristics of Thunderstorms?
dark clouds and pickles :)
Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
They can; isolated thunderstorms can produced brief bursts of severe weather, but most do not.
Which type of storm lasts the longest Air Mass or Severe thunderstorms?
Severe thunderstorms.
What are the severe weather types?
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
Does Texas get severe thunderstorms?
Yes. Severe thunderstorms are not uncommon in Texas, especially the northeastern portion of the state, which is in Tornado Alley.
How do severe thunderstorms occur?
by pooping
What severe weather is kansas known for?
strong to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
What can severe thunderstorms cause?
ya face
Does a tornado come from a severe thunderstorm?
Yes. Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms.
When are thunderstorms most severe?
Thunderstorms are usually the most severe in the afternoon and evening hours. Sometimes if the instability is good, there can be storms through the overnight & morning hours.
Are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes alike?
They do have some similarities. Both are violent weather events than can develop quickly. Tornadoes themselves are a product of severe thunderstorms.
Most tornadoes form in association with?
Severe thunderstorms
What kind of weather do cumulonimbous clouds indicate?
Cumulonimbus clouds indicate severe thunderstorms. They produce lightning and can develop into supercells, very severe thunderstorms with interesting properties.
