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The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
The most severe stage of a thunderstorm is typically the mature stage, when the storm is at its strongest and has the highest potential for severe weather such as large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. During this stage, the storm's updraft and downdraft are well-established, leading to intense precipitation and electric activity.
A thunderstorm typically goes through four stages: cumulus stage (initial development of updrafts), mature stage (strongest updrafts and downdrafts, heavy precipitation, lightning, and possibly hail), dissipating stage (weakening of updrafts and downdrafts), and the final stage (dissipation of the storm).
the 2nd Stage!
The stages of a thunderstorm are cumulus stage (building up of cumulus clouds), mature stage (intense precipitation and lightning), and dissipating stage (weakening of the storm as it loses energy).
*Severe
A thunderstorm is at its mature stage when heavy precipitation, strong winds, and lightning are occurring. This stage marks the height of the storm's strength and is often when severe weather, such as hail or tornadoes, may occur.
The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
The stages of a thunderstorm are: cumulus stage (developing stage when warm air rises and forms cumulus clouds), mature stage (when severe weather occurs, such as lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds), and dissipating stage (when the storm weakens and begins to break apart).
A thunderstorm typically goes through four stages: cumulus stage (initial development of updrafts), mature stage (strongest updrafts and downdrafts, heavy precipitation, lightning, and possibly hail), dissipating stage (weakening of updrafts and downdrafts), and the final stage (dissipation of the storm).
The cumulus/development stage
the 2nd Stage!
The second stage during a thunderstorm is the mature stage. During this stage, updrafts continue to strengthen, causing the storm to reach its peak intensity, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail, lightning, and thunder.
The Cumulus Stage
Precipitation falls during the mature stage of a thunderstorm when the updraft and downdraft coexist, allowing rain, hail, or other forms of precipitation to reach the ground.
The mature stage of a thunderstorm is called the cumulonimbus stage. This is when the storm has reached its peak intensity, with strong updrafts and downdrafts, leading to heavy precipitation and thunder and lightning.
The factor that determines the classification of a thunderstorm stage is the storm's organization and intensity. Meteorologists classify thunderstorms based on their structure, development, and severity, using criteria such as updraft strength, cloud appearance, and potential for severe weather. These factors determine if a thunderstorm is classified as an ordinary cell, multicell cluster, multicell line, supercell, or squall line.