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Updraft characteristics and thunderstorm strength

July 31, 2025 by Marko Korosec
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The visual appearance of the updraft can tell a lot about its strength and potential to produce a strong thunderstorm. As the updraft rises through … Read more

Categories Severe Weather Theory Tags cumulonimbus, cumulus, thunderstorm, updraft

Types of convective clouds – from fair-weather clouds to thunderstorms

February 21, 2025 by Marko Korosec
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Convection forms distinct types of clouds. Convective clouds are divided into two types (genera): cumulus and cumulonimbus. Each successive kind and species displays more vertical … Read more

Categories Severe Weather Theory Tags calvus, capillatus, clouds, congestus, convection, convective cloud types, convective clouds, cumulonimbus, cumulus, humilis, mediocris, thunderstorm
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