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  1. Thunderstorm - Wikipedia

    Strong or severe thunderstorms include some of the most dangerous weather phenomena, including large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Some of the most persistent severe …

  2. More severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, flash flooding …

    4 days ago · A severe weather threat continues over the Deep South on Saturday with tornadoes and flash flooding possible.

  3. Blitzortung.org - Live Lightning Map

    See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.

  4. Thunderstorm | Definition, Types, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · Thunderstorm, a violent short-lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds. …

  5. Severe Weather 101: Thunderstorm Basics

    How does a thunderstorm form? Three basic ingredients are required for a thunderstorm to form: moisture, rising unstable air (air that keeps rising when given a nudge), and a lifting …

  6. Thunderstorms - Center for Science Education

    Picture a thunderstorm: heavy raindrops beat the roof, lightning flashes through the windows, thunder booms, the dog whines from his hiding spot under your bed.

  7. Updates: Cold front brings severe thunderstorm, tornado threats …

    ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Heavy rain is rolled into Georgia on Saturday morning, prompting watches and warnings for tornadoes, flooding and severe thunderstorms. The cold …

  8. What is a thunderstorm? – The Institute for Environmental …

    Jun 16, 2025 · A thunderstorm is a localized weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, resulting from cumulonimbus clouds generated by strong, upward …

  9. Thunderstorms 101 - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Learn how thunderstorms form, what causes lightning and thunder, and how these violent phenomena help balance the planet's energy and electricity.

  10. Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm - National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

    May 23, 2023 · The building block of all thunderstorms is the thunderstorm cell. The thunderstorm cell has a distinct life-cycle that lasts about 30 minutes. A cumulus cloud begins to grow …