Thunderstorms can be beautiful, but they also can be deadly.
While many people think they are aware of the dangers of thunderstorms and lightning, the vast majority are not. There are three basic ingredients needed for the formation of a thunderstorm. This moisture is needed for cloud formation, growth, and the development of precipitation within the cloud. An unstable atmosphere allows air near the ground to rise rapidly to higher levels in the atmosphere where temperatures are below freezing. An unstable atmosphere also allows air at higher levels in the atmosphere to sink to the ground level.