Thunderstorms and Convective Forecasts Flashcards
1
Q
What three conditions are required to create a thunderstorm?
A
Moisture, lift, instability
2
Q
What are the three stages of thunderstorms?
A
Cumulus stage, mature stage, dissipating stage
3
Q
What is the difference between an airmass tstorm and a steady state tstorm?
A
An airmass storm goes through one cycle, while a steady stage storm is in all three at once
4
Q
What are the hazards of tstorms?
A
Turbulence, downdrafts, hail, heavy precipitation, low visibility, lightning
5
Q
What happens to altimeter readings close to a thunderstorm?
A
Significant error
