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Bookmark or Share- Thunderstorms | Center for Science EducationBelow is a description of three types of thunderstorms, classified by their structure: single-cell, multi-cell, and supercell. Single-cell thunderstorms: Thunderstorms created by just one convection cell in the atmosphere are called single-cell storms. Most of these are small, lasting only about an hour, and are also called ordinary thunderstorms.
- Thunderstorm - WikipediaA thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm or a lightning storm, is a storm characterized by the presence of lightning [1] and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder. [2] . Relatively weak thunderstorms are sometimes called thundershowers. [3] . Thunderstorms occur in a type of cloud known as a cumulonimbus. [4] .
- Thunderstorm | Definition, Types, Structure, & Facts | BritannicaThunderstorm, a violent short-lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds. Learn more about thunderstorms, including their structure and the different types.
- Severe Weather 101: Thunderstorm BasicsA thunderstorm is the result of convection. What is a severe thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is classified as “severe” when it contains one or more of the following: hail one inch or greater, winds gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph), or a tornado. How many thunderstorms are there?
- How Thunderstorms Form | Center for Science EducationHow Thunderstorms Form. The developing, mature, and dissipating stages of a thunderstorm. NOAA. Most thunderstorms form in three stages: the developing stage, when storm clouds form; the mature stage, when the storm is fully formed; and the dissipating stage, when the storm weakens and breaks apart.
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