How many different types of thunderstorms are there?

Answer 1

There are different types of lightning depending on how the lightning reflects off the clouds. There is normal lightning, sheet lightning, heat lightning, ball lightning, red Sprite lightning, and blue jet lightning.

Answer 2

- 4 basic types of Thunderstorms

Singe cell - Non/Severe - Typically last 20-30 minutes. Pulse storms can produce severe weather elements such as downbursts, hail, some heavy rainfall and occasionally weak tornadoes.

Multicell Cluster - Non/Severe - A group of cells moving as a single unit, with each cell in a different stage of the thunderstorm life cycle. Multicell storms can produce moderate size hail, flash floods and weak tornadoes.

Multicell Line - Non/Severe - Multicell line storms consist of a line of storms with a continuous, well developed gust front at the leading edge of the line. Also known as squall lines, these storms can produce small to moderate size hail, occasional flash floods and weak tornadoes.

Super cell - Severe - Defined as a thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, these storms can produce strong downbursts, large hail, occasional flash floods and weak to violent tornadoes

Answer 3

There are three main types of thunderstorms: supercell, multi-cell, and single-cell (or air mass). Each type is defined by the organization and characteristics of its thunderstorm cells.