A thunderstorm is the result of convection. What is a severe thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is classified as “severe” when it contains one or more of the following: hail one inch or greater, winds gusting in excess of 50 knots (57.5 mph), or a tornado. How many thunderstorms are there? More @Wikipedia
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