Thunderstorms

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Thunderstorms occuring each year

16 million worldwide

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How many thunderstorms at any given time

2000

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How many does the U.S have annually?

Over 100,000

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Formation of thunderstorms

Formed from the rapid uplifting of warm humid air

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Types of Thunderstorms

Single cell, multi-cell and squall line, and supercell

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Single cell

Occurs late afternoon to early evening (20-30 minutes)

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Multi-cell Cluster and Squall line

Several storms connected at different stages. Formed in front of cold fronts and can last several hours. (Produces hail greater than Âľ of an inch with wind greater than 57 mph)

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Supercell

More severe then cluster thunderstorms but similar. Has a rotation called the mesoyclone