THUNDERSTORMS

WHAT IS A THUNDERSTORM

• A THUNDER STORM IS AN INTENSE LOCAL STORM THAT FORMS
• Strong winds, Heavy rain, lightning and Thunder

HOW DOES A THUNDERSTORM FORM

• Thunderstorms are formed by the uplifting of warm and humid air
• When humid air is lifted, it will cool and the moisture in the air will condense to form clouds
• Water droplets in the cloud continue to grow
• A cumulonimbus cloud results when it grows to a height of 6 to 12 miles
• Thunderstorms are produced by cumulonimbus clouds.

WHY THUNDERSTORMS ARE DANGEROUS

• Thunderstorms are dangerous because they produce lightning, which can kill or injure people
• Lightning can knock over trees which can fall on houses, cars, power lines and people
• When you hear thunder you are in danger of lightning
• Lightning is an electrical current so try to stay indoors during a thunderstorm