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Thunderstorms and Rainbows, 1st, First Edition by beverly Lynne Gray, 1995-01-01

Thunderstorms and Airplanes by Richard Collins, 1982-04

Thunderstorms and Lightning (The Weather Watcher's Library) by Dean Galiano, 2003-06

Little Lion and the Thunderstorm (Little Lion Board Books) by Jan Godfrey, Kirsten Raagaard, 1986-06

The Thunderstorm by August Strindberg, 2010-09-10

On the Nature of Thunderstorms; and on the Means of Protecting Buildings and Shipping against the Destructive Effects of Lightning by William Snow Harris, 2001-05-25

The Thunderstorm: Report of the Thunderstorm Project by U S. Government Agencies, 2002-06

Thunderstorm Morphology and Dynamics (Thunderstorms-a Social, Scientific, and Technological Documentary, Vol. 2)

Thunderstorm by Peter Seabourne, 1981-11

The Thunderstorm in Human Affairs

Pickin' Fights with Thunderstorms: A Love Story by Sheila Suess Kennedy, 2005

Thunderstorms (Nature on the Rampage) by Jim Redmond, Ronda Redmond, 2001-09

Thunderstorms (True Books: Nature) by Paul P. Sipiera, Diane M. Sipiera, 1999-03

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes and Building Damage (Lexington Books) by Joe R. Eagleman, etc., 1975-10-02

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BoM - Warning Message
Warning Message. Please Note the Severe thunderstorms in New South Wales websitehas moved to http//www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw/sevwx/index.shtml.
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw/inside/sevwx/public/
National Weather Service - San Francisco Bay Area - Tornadoes And Thunderstorms
Storm Spotters. Tsunami/Quakes. thunderstorms. NOAA Wx Radio. StormReady. FAQ. MoreFAQs. Useful Links. Contact Us. wsfomtr@noaa.gov. ..TORNADOES AND thunderstorms.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Monterey/tornado.html

Extractions: www.nws.noaa.gov Search field for weather information. Press Enter or select the go button to submit request Search by city and state. Press enter or select the go button to submit request Current Hazards Local Warnings Nationwide Outlooks Storm Report Current Conditions Observations Camera Views Buoy Reports Satellite Images ... Rainfall Totals Forecasts Area Forecasts Prototype Digital
Follow The Trail To . . .
Among the most dramatic weather features in eastern Colorado are thegiant thunderstorms that develop from May through September.
http://www.ucar.edu/exhibits/wxtrail/tstorms.html

Extractions: Among the most dramatic weather features in eastern Colorado are the giant thunderstorms that develop from May through September. On a typical day in late spring or summer, cumulus clouds develop by early afternoon. They are driven by the heating of low-level air and resulting instability. These fleecy clouds can build into towering cumulus and sometimes into powerful cumulonimbus (thunderheads). Often the storms will develop over the mountains near Boulder, then move eastward onto the plains by late afternoon, growing stronger with time. Most storms last from one to two hours, although a few (called supercells) can survive for more than six hours. Tornadoes and large hail sometimes occur with these storms. Large hail is rare in Boulder, but tornadoes east of town can occasionally be seen from the NCAR mesa. Lightning is always a danger, even from the weakest thunderstorm. The best protection from lightning is shelter-inside a building or automobile, but not under a tree. Brown Cloud
Tornadoes & Thunderstorms
thunderstorms Tornadoes Hurricanes Blizzards Winter Weather Clouds. Predict the weather!
http://www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/webweather/thunderhome.html
In The Clouds Photography - Weather Gallery (supercells)
Supercell thunderstorms Supercell thunderstorms refer to thunderstormswhich are rotating. Most, but not all, supercells rotate
http://www.inclouds.com/Wx/supercell.html

Extractions: Supercell thunderstorms refer to thunderstorms which are rotating. Most, but not all, supercells rotate cyclonically (counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere). Rotation is produced by wind shear (a change in wind speed and/or direction with height) and exists for the updraft portion or the entire scale of the storm (usually from a few to tens of kilometers horizontally and five to twelve kilometers vertically).
Weather.com - Encyclopedia - Thunder
Severe thunderstorms thunderstorms that precede a cold front are generally strongerand more likely to reach severe proportions than localized thunderstorms
http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/thunder/svrtstm.html?from=newscenter
About - Thunderstorms
ABOUT thunderstorms Home. What are thunderstorms? Facts about thunderstorms,thunderstorms have an average lifetime of 20 to 30 minutes.
http://www.stormchasing.nl/thunder.html

Extractions: Home What are thunderstorms? When a Cumulonimbus or stormcloud produces lightning, we speak of a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by wind gusts, hail and torrential rainfall. In some cases, a severe thunderstorm can also produce a tornado. Later in this document, the different types of thunderstorms are discussed. How does a storm form? A brief introduction: For a storm to develop, a few boundary conditions are needed. The first one is an unstable column of air. There are different types of instability, but in general it means that the air rises spontaneously. Instability can be the result of heating of the surface (or cooling of the upper atmosphere): a thermal instability . Or it can have a dynamic cause, such as in a frontal system. This type of instability is called dynamic instability . These two types of instability can influence each other. The second condition we need for the development of a storm is moisture. There has to be enough available water in the boundary layer for condensation so a cloud can form. Dry layers in the upper atmosphere can cause entrainment.
Thunderstorms
thunderstorms affect relatively small areas when compared to winter storms. However,despite their small size all thunderstorms are dangerous.
http://www.state.il.us/iema/Thunderstorms.htm

Extractions: Laws and Regulations Thunderstorms affect relatively small areas when compared to winter storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. However, despite their small size all thunderstorms are dangerous. They are most likely to happen in the spring and summer months during the afternoon and evening hours but can occur any time of the year and day. All thunderstorms produce lightning which causes extensive damage to property and kills more people each year than tornadoes. Lightning poses a significant threat in Illinois having killed twenty-one people between 1985 and 1997 and injuring dozens more. Most lightning casualties occur in the summer during the afternoon. Most victims are outdoors under a tree, in an open field, near a vehicle or a building. People are also injured indoors when on the telephone, using appliances, or taking a bath/shower. Flash floods and floods produced by thunderstorms are the nation's number one killer, claiming nearly 140 lives each year. Most casualties occur when motorists try to drive through flooded roadways and are swept away by strong currents. Floods are Illinois' most destructive and widespread natural hazard having caused devastating damages to structures, utility services and crops.
NCDC: Satellite Events Art Gallery: Thunderstorms
NCDC / Products Publications / Satellite Gallery / thunderstorms / SAA / SearchNCDC, Thunderstorm Exhibits. Satellite Images of Other thunderstorms.
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/satellite/satelliteseye/thunderstorms/thunderstorms.
NCDC: Satellite Events Art Gallery: Thunderstorms
Ohio thunderstorms. August 17, 1997. Data Type, Sector. Event Discussion. Ohiothunderstorms / August 17, 1997. Figure 1 Visible Image. Figure 2 Infrared Image.
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ol/satellite/satelliteseye/thunderstorms/ohio97/ohio97.

Extractions: Strong thunderstorm complexes developed over Ohio and Kentucky on the afternoon of August 17, 1997 and pushed to the East Coast by midnight. The gallery presents visible, infrared, and water vapor images, all taken at 19:15 UTC (15:15 EDT). Within 15 minutes on either side of the time when the series of satellite images were taken, downbursts from the thunderstorms had caused tree damage and power outages in seven counties. Satellite System Image Specifics Satellite Name GOES 8 Channel Band No. 1 (Visible)
Thunderstorms
thunderstorms. In the Nordic countries, where the cloud height may be verylow there exists thunderstorms as well in summer as in winter.
http://thunder.hvi.uu.se/NCLR/thunderstorms.html

Extractions: The properties of lightning discharges depend on the properties of the electrically charged thunderclouds. In the Nordic countries, where the cloud height may be very low there exists thunderstorms as well in summer as in winter. It has been observed that lightning from winter thunderstorms is often of positive polarity with a very high amplitude. The frequency of long-lasting lightning currents which are necessary for ignition of forest fire are also expected to depend on the properties of the thundercloud. Therefore it is important to study the particular properties of the Nordic thunderstorms. This is best done in close cooperation between the meteorologists in the different countries.
Thunderstorms
thunderstorms. What causes a thunderstorm? thunderstorm, thunderstorms,severe thunderstorms, lightning thunderstorm, tornados thunderstorms
http://www.stormwarn.com/rants/thunderstorm_genesis.html
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS: Thunderstorms
thunderstorms BEFORE Know the terms used to describe severe thunderstormthreats Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe thunderstorms are possible.
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/storm/sw_thunder.html

Extractions: Severe Weather Preparedness Series THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with battery backup and tone-alert feature which automatically alerts you when a Watch or Warning is issued. Know the county(s) in which you live and work. The NWS uses county names when watches, warnings, and advisories are issued and broadcast. Check the weather forecast before leaving for extended periods outdoors and postpone plans if severe weather is imminent. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers. Teach children how and when to call 911 for emergency assistance. Choose an out of area contact that separated family members can call to report their whereabouts and condition. Keep important documents and records in a safe deposit box or other secure location.
Thunderstorms
thunderstorms. Words Music by Nick Walker. More About thunderstorms.Listento a music clip MP3 music clip (stereo) Get the
http://www.wxdude.com/tstorms.html
Thunderstorms In The Black Hills Region
Black Hills Area thunderstorms A line of thunderstorms in Butte County as seenat sunrise from the shore of Belle Fourche Reservoir on June 13, 1998.
http://www.blackhillsweather.com/thunderstorm.html

Extractions: A line of thunderstorms in Butte County as seen at sunrise from the shore of Belle Fourche Reservoir on June 13, 1998. Photo taken by Randee Peterson of Black Hills Online using a Casio digital camera. With average precipitation on the plains surrounding the Black Hills only around sixteen and a half inches per year, the climate is classified as semi-arid. Nonetheless, for a semi-arid climate the region has quite a few thunderstorms and Rapid City averages around forty two a year. While most storms pass with periods of heavy rain, some lighting, and perhaps some small hail, there is a tendency for some of them to become severe. For a thunderstorm to be classified as a severe storm, it must contain hailstones greater than three quarters of an inch in diameter and/or winds in excess of 55 miles per hour. The most common component of thunderstorms in the Black Hills region that would cause them to be classified as severe would be large hail. Whereas tornadoes are more common farther south and east, the Black Hills lie on the northern edge of a part of the United States known for having the highest frequency of storms with large hail annually. As illustrated to the right, this area of high hail frequency has a peak in the southeast part of Wyoming, near Cheyenne, where over eight storms with large hail can be expected each year at any given point. The Black Hills can expect four to six such storms a year at any given location. Most of the hail that falls in the Black Hills is small, but it can fall in such quantity as to whiten the landscape and give the appearance of a freak summer snowstorm. Even small hail, however, can be devastating to crops and gardens when it falls in sufficient quantities. Hailstones in western South Dakota can also get quite large. On June 26, 1998 a hailstorm near Howes in northern Meade County produced hailstones four and a half inches in diameter.
Thunderstorms
ALL the information you need on tornadoes and thunderstorms. Tons of informationand links, plus my own tornado damage photos. thunderstorms.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/2430/thunder.html

Extractions: Lift is the mechanism which pushes the air upward. Sources of lift can be cold fronts, mountains, converging air (as in Florida), or differential heating. The most common of these is differential heating. Differential heating takes place when portions of the earth's surface warm more readily than other nearby areas. These "warm pockets" are less dense then the surrounding air and will then rise.
CJ's Place Of Interests - Thunderstorms
find anything from Astronomy to US Weather, New York Ski reports to Hurricanes, HolidayRecipes to Christmas Projects, Recalls to thunderstorms and tornadoes.
http://www.midtel.net/~cjworeth/thunder.html

Extractions: Thunderstorms We must obtain a basic understanding of the thunderstorm before we can hope to understand tornadoes, hail, and other phenomena which are produced by the thunderstorm. Sometimes it is convenient to think of a thunderstorm as a solid object floating in the sky. Actually, a thunderstorm should be thought of as a process which takes heat and moisture near the earth's surface and transports it to the upper levels of the atmosphere. The by-products of this process are the clouds, precipitation, and wind that we associate with the thunderstorm. At any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress around the world. Most of these storms are beneficial, bringing needed rainfall to farmlands and reservoirs. Only a small fraction (less than 1 percent) of these storms is classified as severe, producing large hail 3/4 inch in diameter or larger and/or strong downburst wind gusts of 58 miles an hour (50 knots) or greater. A small fraction of the severe storms produce tornadoes. Thus, although any thunderstorm is theoretically capable of producing severe weather, only a very few storms will actually produce large hail, severe downburst winds, or tornadoes. In the United States, the Florida Peninsula and the southeast plains of Colorado have the highest thunderstorm frequency. Relatively small thunderstorms occur about once a year in Alaska and 2-3 times a year in the Pacific Northwest. Although the greatest severe weather threat in the United States extends from Texas to southern Minnesota, it is important to note that no place in the United States is completely immune to the threats of severe weather.
WZZM13.com - Thunderstorms
However, not all thunderstorms produce rain that reaches the ground. These dry thunderstormsare most common across the western USA and often spawn wildfires.
http://www.wzzm13.com/wxthunderstorms.asp

Extractions: Lightning always precedes thunder because lightning causes thunder. A lightning bolt can heat the air it passes through to temperatures as high as 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the quick and intense heating of the air that generates shockwaves, which propagate rapidly away from the lightning bolt. These shockwaves become soundwaves as they travel through the air. This is how thunder is produced. Sometimes thunder rumbles on long enough that you see another lightning flash, which could lead to a false conclusion that thunder comes before lightning. When this occurs, you are hearing the thunder from a previous lightning flash. A typical thunderstorm produces a brief period of heavy rain and lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. However, not all thunderstorms produce rain that reaches the ground. These dry thunderstorms are most common across the western USA and often spawn wildfires. These storms often form high above the ground with a large layer of very dry air between the base of the cloud and the ground. As rain falls from the cloud into the dry air, the rain drops evaporate before they reach the ground. Warm, humid conditions are very favorable for thunderstorm development as strong updrafts feed warm, moist air into thunderstorms. If the air is very unstable, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and sometimes tornadoes erupt. Anything from cold fronts and drylines to afternoon heating by the sun can trigger thunderstorm development
Severe And Hazardous Weather - Thunderstorms
. Views of Supercell thunderstormsExamine photos of supercell thunderstorms from a distance and up close.thunderstorms. select image to animate,
http://severewx.atmos.uiuc.edu/index.17.html

Extractions: Home Current Weather Forecast Links Archived Data ... Heat Waves Thunderstorms select image to animate Description Squall Line with Straight-Line Winds on 15 April 1994 The sequence of Doppler radar reflectivity images shows the development of a bow echo within a squall line over eastern Missouri/western Illinois. Note the heavy precipitation (red) on the leading edge of the squall line and the development of a bow shape to the line as it approaches St. Louis in the center of the image. Squall Lines Developing from Outflow Along a Gust Front Multiple squall lines developed across Illinois on 25 June 1997, when outflow from an original squall line triggered new convection. This process repeated throughout the day with three distinct squall lines visible on Doppler radar by 2300 UTC. Courtesy of Brian Jewett, University of Illinois Simulation of a Thunderstorm Forming in a Weak-Shear Environment A numerical model shows the development of a thunderstorm in a weak-shear environment. The white area denotes cloud water. Arrows on the surface denote wind direction; speed is denoted by color with faster colors being yellow and red. After 7200 seconds (120 minutes) the thunderstorm has dissipated. Courtesy of Brian Jewett, University of Illinois
THUNDERSTORMS
thunderstorms. Up (Too) Close and Personal. As we approached the air refuelingtrack some 5 hours later, a large wall of thunderstorms crossed our path.
http://safety.kirtland.af.mil/magazine/htdocs/junmag98/tstorms.htm

Extractions: HQ Air Force Weather Agency It was only my third mission as an aircraft commander. There I was, at 4 o'clock in the morning, at the briefing for a higher-headquarters-directed air refueling mission. My crew and I were to be No. 2 in the cell to refuel the Habu (SR-71) on a very visible mission. We were good to go (a phrase unheard of in those days) until the weather briefer placed a chart of the VIP level 4 and level 5 (see attached chart) thunderstorms all around the air refueling track. We knew something was going to make this a day to remember. It wasn't until 10 minutes later, with the conclusion of the last briefing, that the final slide appeared. "Flying Safety Is Paramount" is all it said. As we approached the air refueling track some 5 hours later, a large wall of thunderstorms crossed our path. Tops to 50,000 feet were reported. One controller said there were reports of tornadoes on the ground. With the SR-71 already airborne and descending from its "hot run" high on the other side of the thunderstorms, there was little to do in our craft but stay in formation behind the lead as he probed the squall line for a path through these weather giants. It was clearly too late to change tracks. As the lead headed for a "saddle"the low portion between large cellsin the squall line of storms, he suddenly turned away just after entering the cloud mass. We turned as soon as we could. Unfortunately, we had already penetrated the clouds, too.

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