BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Last week was Severe Weather Awareness week, which covered topics from severe thunderstorms to tornadoes to extreme heat and fire danger. One question that may remain is: How ...

Thunderstorm clouds have a lot of air moving around inside them, including updrafts and downdrafts, which can be strong. Updrafts transport tiny drops of rain and ice crystals to the top of the ...

MADISON, Wis. - On hot summer days, you may be wondering why storms aren't forming despite the hot temperatures and the muggy conditions. The short answer - temperatures may not be hot enough for ...

A daily risk of severe thunderstorms will continue to shift eastward toward the Appalachians in the coming days. The main threat will be from high wind gusts, AccuWeather meteorologists advise. The ...

During springtime in Houston, a steamy afternoon can quickly give way to towering cumulonimbus clouds overhead. Often called “popcorn storms,” these cells bubble up quickly and fade just as fast. But ...

The amount of moisture in soil – and the way this moisture is distributed – combined with wind patterns in the lowest few kilometres of the atmosphere can influence where thunderstorms begin and how ...