Thunderstorms and Lightning

These are independent events, so the probability of both of them happening would be the probability of one multiplied by the probability of the other. According to insurance odds, the probability of an average golfer getting a hole in one in any given round is 1/3,125. The probability of being struck by lightning is 1/576,000. Thus the probability of both of these things happening is 1/(3,125 x 576,000) = 1/1,800,000,000 or one in 1.8 billion.

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It is uncertain at this point. If the storms approaching western North Carolina intensify, it will be possible.

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First, WikiAnswers isn't the right source for up-to-the-minute weather. Try Accuweather, at the link below.

Second, it sure looks like it! The storms currently (as of 7:40 PM Eastern Time, 4/28/2014) moving accross Tennessee are showing on the weather radar in all shades of yellows, oranges, reds, purples and even scarier colors.

Warm air is less dense than cool air. The moisture has an interesting role to play. As a mass of air rises, it cools, but the surrounding air generally cools with altitude as well. When the rising air is moist, the moisture can eventually condense to form clouds. The condensation releases heat, which slows the rate at which the air cools. If there is enough moisture present and the surrounding air cools quickly enough, this extra heat allows the rising air mass to remain warmer than its surroundings and continue to rise. It is through this process that the towering clouds of thunderstorms form.

Wind generally blows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, creating a balance in the atmosphere. This movement is known as a pressure gradient and the wind will flow from high to low pressure in an attempt to equalize the pressure differences. However, other factors such as the Earth's rotation and topography can influence wind patterns.

If lightning strikes a tree, it can cause significant damage such as splitting the tree trunk, scorching the bark, and even causing the tree to catch fire. The intense heat can also cause the tree to explode due to the rapid expansion of moisture inside the tree. In some cases, the tree can survive with long-term damage, while in other cases the tree may die.

No, lightning does not contain salt. Lightning is a massive discharge of electricity caused by the buildup and release of electrical energy in the atmosphere, typically between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Salt is not a component of lightning.

Lightning typically travels from the sky to the ground. It is initiated by a downward-moving stepped leader from the cloud that is met by an upward-moving streamer from the ground, creating the visible lightning bolt.

Man-made thunderstorms, known as weather modification or cloud seeding, involve attempts to enhance rainfall in certain areas. This is not the same as natural thunderstorms, which are caused by natural atmospheric conditions. While some research has shown that cloud seeding can increase precipitation under specific circumstances, its effectiveness and environmental impacts are still being studied.

Yes, extremely violent tornadoes can occur within severe thunderstorm watches. Severe thunderstorm watches indicate conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which can produce tornadoes with little warning. It is important to stay informed and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions during such watches.

No, thunder actually happens simultaneously with lightning. The sound of thunder is created by the rapid expansion and contraction of the air surrounding a lightning bolt. The time it takes for you to hear thunder after seeing lightning depends on how far away the lightning strike is. Every 5 seconds between seeing a lightning flash and hearing the thunder equals approximately 1 mile of distance.

The area that receives the most lightning strikes is Central Africa. This falls in both the Southern and Northern hemispheres since it is right on the equator.

There does not appear to be such an incident based on a look at available data. Such a situation is unlikely to arise, since the Storm Prediction Center is in charge of issuing both severe weather outlooks and tornado watches. If it saw fit to issue a PDS tornado watch, it would likely issue a moderate or high risk outlook as well.

This means that there is a chance of tornadoes occurring in a few isolated areas. It suggests that tornadoes may form sporadically and not affect a wide area. Residents in the affected areas should stay alert and be prepared to take necessary safety precautions.

No, not one that is full of fuel. Rockets weigh tens or hundreds of tons, and it is much more likely that it could blow one over. Even then, they are typically connected quite strongly to a gantry until just before launch.

Tornadoes may lift trucks and train cars briefly, but that is because of their lower average density and large surface areas. Heavier vehicles such as locomotives, bulldozers and steamrollers are seldom if ever lifted airborne.

Yes. The storm prediction center has specifically mentioned the threat of tornadoes and anticipates that the threat will increase as the front shifts. Given the large area placed under a moderate risk (though this may be due to the hail threat), there is likely some potential for strong tornadoes. More information will become available when the first Day 1 outlook for April 3 is issued at around midnight central time.

In most cases it is the result of rain collin air in the higher reaches of a thunderstorm through evaporation. This cooled air descends and hits the ground, and spreads out, creating wind gusts. Particularly strong events of this type are called downbursts.

The key factors in the formation of thunderstorms are moisture in the atmosphere, instability to promote vertical motion, and a lifting mechanism such as a cold front or warm air rising. These conditions create the necessary environment for the development of thunderstorm clouds and subsequent thunder and lightning.

It is important to stay inside during a thunderstorm to avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, which can be life-threatening. Also, being indoors protects you from strong winds, heavy rain, and flying debris that can cause injury.

Hydroelectric power plants, solar panels, and wind turbines are all sources of electricity production. They harness renewable energy sources such as water, sunlight, and wind to generate electricity.

Hailstones form inside thunderstorm clouds when supercooled water droplets freeze onto ice nuclei. As the hailstones grow, they eventually become too heavy for the updrafts in the storm to support, causing them to fall to the ground.

Physical traits can become more common in a population due to natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. Traits that provide an advantage for survival and reproduction in a particular environment are more likely to be passed down to future generations, increasing their frequency. Additionally, random genetic drift and the movement of individuals between populations can also influence the prevalence of certain traits.

Yes. There are a number of ways thunderstorms can kill. Lightning can kill people either directly through electrocution or indirectly by starting fires. The heavy rain from a thunderstorm can produce flash flooding, which is one of the most common causes of weather-related death. Severe thunderstorms can produce dangerous strong winds that can topple trees and knock over some weak or unanchored structures, potentially crushing people. Thunderstorms are also the cause of the most violent form of weather: tornadoes.