Summer Flying Series – Thunderstorms Part 1
Thunderstorms Part 1: Defining what a thunderstorm is, the types, and the hazards
What is a Thunderstorm?
It’s a cumulonimbus cloud that contains lightning. But lightning isn’t the only concern: wind shear, downbursts, hail, and heavy precipitation can often exist within a thunderstorm.
You probably recall that a thunderstorm forms when there is:
Sufficient water vapor,
An unstab...
