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How thunderstorms form

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Last week was Severe Weather Awareness week, which covered topics from severe thunderstorms to tornadoes to extreme heat and fire danger. One question that may remain is: How ...
Nature

Do wet or dry soils trigger thunderstorms? It depends on how the wind blows

Satellite data show that wind conditions affect the connection between soil moisture and thunderstorms, which could be used to inform forecasting. Thunderstorm updraughts are driven by a process ...
Houston Chronicle

Know the 4 types of thunderstorms: What's the difference and what are the warning signs?

During springtime in Houston, a steamy afternoon can quickly give way to towering cumulonimbus clouds overhead. Often called “popcorn storms,” these cells bubble up quickly and fade just as fast. But ...
AOL

Severe thunderstorms to form, shift eastward across the central US

A daily risk of severe thunderstorms will continue to shift eastward toward the Appalachians in the coming days. The main threat will be from high wind gusts, AccuWeather meteorologists advise. The ...
Detroit Free Press

Michigan tornadoes aren’t increasing — but spring risk arriving sooner

Spring is the most active season for tornadoes in the Midwest due to specific atmospheric conditions. Most tornadoes form from rotating thunderstorms known as supercells, which are highly organized ...