THUNDERSTORMS

WHAT IS A THUNDERSTORM?

• A storm with lightning and thunder
• Usually produced by cumulonimbus clouds
• Produces gusty winds, heavy rain, and hail
• Dry thunderstorms can cause wildfires when lightning strikes the ground
• Flash flooding

HOW DO THEY FORM?

• Thunderstorms are formed by the uplifting of warm and humid air
• Humid air is lifted, it will cool, condense, and form a cloud
• The cloud will continue growing to about 10-20 kilometers
• Raindrops continue to grow in size

WHY ARE THEY DANGEROUS?

• Lightning can kill humans
• Lightning can strike buildings
• Strong wind, hail, and tornadoes are associated with thunderstorms
• Flash flooding
• Dry thunderstorms can cause wildfires when lightning strikes the ground