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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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