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Thunderstorm asthma is the triggering of an asthma attack by environmental conditions directly caused by a local thunderstorm. During a thunderstorm, pollen grains can absorb moisture and then burst into much smaller fragments with these fragments being easily dispersed by wind.
Chicago’s greatest risk for strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes will occur Tuesday evening. The risk for severe thunderstorms will decrease by Wednesday as the storm spreads into the East.
Severe thunderstorms will erupt across the southern United States, targeting areas from Texas to North Carolina Tuesday into Wednesday evening, AccuWeather forecasters warn. The thunderstorms will ...
A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain or squalls.
Showers and thunderstorms return Thursday afternoon, and the stormy weather looks to continue through the Memorial Day holiday. There will be additional chances for strong to severe storms.
Generally, thunderstorms require three conditions to form: moisture, an unstable airmass, and a lifting force (heat). All thunderstorms, regardless of type, go through three stages: the developing stage, the mature stage, and the dissipation stage. [11] [better source needed] The average thunderstorm has a 24 km (15 mi) diameter. Depending on ...
The second method occurs during a supercell thunderstorm, in updrafts within the storm. When winds intensify, the force released can cause the updrafts to rotate. This rotating updraft is known as a mesocyclone. [8] For a tornado to form in this manner, a rear-flank downdraft enters the center of the mesocyclone from the back. Cold air, being ...
Hurricane Milton's tornadoes in Florida were a leading cause of death and damage from the storm. The U.S. has seen an abnormal number of intense tornadoes linked to hurricanes this year.