Articles tagged “thunderstorms”
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Lightning Safety: What the 30-30 Rule Got Right, and What NWS Changed
The 30-30 rule taught a generation to count seconds before sheltering. NWS now says go inside at the first sound of thunder. Here is what changed, what still holds, and how to shelter safely.
What Causes Thunder and Lightning? The Science Behind Thunderstorms
Learn how lightning forms through charge separation in thunderstorm clouds, the different types of lightning, what causes thunder, and how to stay safe during electrical storms.
Moisture, Instability, Lift, and Wind Shear: The 4 Storm Ingredients
Learn the four thunderstorm ingredients meteorologists look for: moisture, instability, lift, and wind shear, plus how they combine to create severe storms.
SPC Outlooks Explained: Marginal, Slight, Enhanced, Moderate, High Risk
Learn how to read Storm Prediction Center outlooks, what SPC risk levels mean, and how tornado, hail, wind, moisture, instability, lift, and shear shape severe weather forecasts.
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