Descriptions of various types of severe thunderstorms, from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory.

Types of Thunderstorm Thunderstorms can be categorized by their physical characteristics: the presence or absence of rotation, the number of location of updrafts and downdrafts present. There is …

4 days ago · Thunderstorm - Squall, Supercell, Mesocyclone: At one time, thunderstorms were classified according to where they occurred—for example, as local, frontal, or orographic (mountain-initiated) …

Damage that results from thunderstorms is mainly inflicted by downburst winds, large hailstones, and flash flooding caused by heavy precipitation. Stronger thunderstorm cells are capable of producing …

Jul 30, 2024 · THUNDERSTORMS: From Squall Lines To Supercells, The 9 Different Types Of Storms... With such a stormy pattern around our area this week and the possibility for more strong …

Thunderstorms can consist of just one convection cell, multiple convection cells, or even one extremely large and powerful convection cell. Below is a description of three types of thunderstorms, classified …

Dec 8, 2024 · The four types of thunderstorms —single-cell, multi-cell, supercell, and squall line—each have unique characteristics and potential hazards. Understanding these types helps individuals …

Single cell thunderstorms are the most common type of storm. These storms are short-lived because they “self-destruct” very quickly in that their downdraft quickly cuts off their updraft and the supply of …

Mar 11, 2025 · While the United States experiences tens of thousands of thunderstorms each year, they come in different types. Here's what to know about four of them, from a supercell to the multi-cell.

May 9, 2023 · Supercell thunderstorms are a special kind of single cell thunderstorm that can persist for many hours. They are responsible for nearly all of the significant tornadoes produced in the U.S. and …