A basic thunderstorm (single cell) goes through three phases during its lifetime: cumulus, mature, and dissipating. This can last between 30 minutes to an hour. Why do I care? If you see a thunderstorm coming, knowing what stage it is in could help you determine how much impact it will have on the area around you. read more
The first stage in the formation of a thunderstorm is the cumulus stage. read more
Most thunderstorms form by a cycle that has three stages: the cumulus stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage. Cumulus Stage The sun heats the Earth's surface during the day. read more