What is a Severe Thunderstorm?
An overview
WEB A severe thunderstorm warning SAME code SVR is a type of public warning for severe weather that is issued by weather forecasting agencies worldwide when.
Strong or severe thunderstorms include some of the most dangerous weather phenomena including large hail strong winds and tornadoes.
Definition
What is a severe thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is classified as severe when it contains one or more of the following:
- Hail that is 1 inch or larger in diameter
- Winds of 58 miles per hour or greater
- A tornado
Some severe thunderstorms can produce hail larger than softballs or winds over 100 mph so please pay attention to the weather so you know when severe.
Where do they occur?
Thunderstorms occur around the world but severe storms are most common in the United States where they can produce tornadoes hail damaging.
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