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Thunderstorms have been observed on every continent including Antarctica. There's no where a thunderstorm couldn't develop.

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Where are thunderstorms likely to develop?

they are likely to develop at warm humid areas.


Does precipitation cause thunderstorms to develop?

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Do high altocumulus clouds cause thunderstorms?

No. Altocumulus do not cause thunderstorms, but altocumulus castellanus can be a sign that thunderstorms will develop later in the day.


What tornadoes develop in the same type of clouds that bring thunderstorms?

All tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms.


What causes thunderstorms to develop and how do they form in the atmosphere?

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Are there thunderstorms before a tornado?

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Do tornadic thunderstorms often develop from anvil-shaped cumulonimbus clouds?

Yes. That is the shape most thunderstorms take, whether they are tornadic or not.


Do tornadoes develop in the same clouds that develop thunderstorms?

Yes, tornadoes typically develop within supercell thunderstorms, which are a specific type of thunderstorm that has rotating updrafts. These rotating updrafts are essential for the formation of a tornado within the storm.


Are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes alike?

They do have some similarities. Both are violent weather events than can develop quickly. Tornadoes themselves are a product of severe thunderstorms.


Do thunderstorms and tornadoes come from nimbostratus clouds?

No. Thunderstorms form from cumulonimbus clouds, and tornadoes form from thunderstorms. Cucmulonimbus clouds develop in highly unstable atmosphere, while nimbo stratus indicates a fairly stable atmosphere.


Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?

Not all isolated thunderstorms develop into severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are characterized by specific criteria such as strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes, which may or may not be present in isolated thunderstorms. Factors like atmospheric instability, moisture content, and wind shear can contribute to the development of severe weather conditions.


Do tornadoes usually form from thunderclouds?

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