Thunderstorm

Where do thunderstorm occur?

Thunderstorms can form and develop in any geographic location but most frequently within the mid-latitude, where warm, moist air from tropical latitudes collides with cooler air from polar latitudes. Thunderstorms are responsible for the development and formation of many severe weather phenomena. Well, thunderstorms develop when the atmosphere is unstable. This is when warm air …

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Why do thunderstorms form in the afternoon?

In the summer, thunderstorms typically develop in the afternoon when the sun heats air near the ground. If the atmosphere is unstable, bubbles of warm air will rise and produce clouds, precipitation, and eventually lightning. Another frequently asked question is “Why do thunderstorms happen in the afternoon?”. According to PAGASA, rain showers or thunderstorms usually …

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