As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ? Storm Lightning Detector: https://amzn.to/2OPRlzv ? Hand Held Weather Station: https://amzn.to/36zZ5y3 ? GoPro Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2TJ1Tnv ? Storm Chasing Handbook: https://amzn.to/2OnPyCQ ? Storm Chaser TShirt: https://amzn.to/2rxclTG ? Glass Mount Antenna: https://amzn.to/2RJzDBu ? Rain-X Windshield Rain Protection: https://amzn.to/2W7ENbB ? Rain-X Wiper Blades: https://amzn.to/2yxLqv0 Shelf clouds are often associated with squall lines, and many times they are reported as wall clouds, funnel clouds, or rotation. Below is a brief review of what a shelf cloud, wall cloud, and funnel cloud look like. Remember, that the main threat with any squall line is severe damaging winds associated with the shelf cloud, although brief spin-up tornadoes can occur. Often times, these tornadoes are rain-wrapped and short-lived. Thunderstorm Basics What is a thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is a rain shower during which you hear thunder. Since thunder comes from lightning, all thunderstorms have lightning. Why do I sometimes hear meteorologists use the word “convection” when talking about thunderstorms? Usually created by surface heating, convection is upward atmospheric motion that transports whatever is in the air along with it—especially any moisture available in the air. 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? Worldwide, there are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year, and at any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress. There are about 100,000 thunderstorms each year in the U.S. alone. About 10% of these reach severe levels. When are thunderstorms most likely? Thunderstorms are most likely in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur year-round and at all hours. What kinds of damage can thunderstorms cause? Many hazardous weather events are associated with thunderstorms. Under the right conditions, rainfall from thunderstorms causes flash flooding, killing more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning. Lightning is responsible for many fires around the world each year, and causes fatalities. Hail up to the size of softballs damages cars and windows, and kills livestock caught out in the open. Strong (up to more than 120 mph) straight-line winds associated with thunderstorms knock down trees, power lines and mobile homes. Tornadoes (with winds up to about 300 mph) can destroy all but the best-buil ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADFnB-lMHbA

EL RENO, Okla. — Authorities have released the names of the two people who died over the weekend when an EF3 tornado hit El Reno. The victims have been identified as Bridget Brockwell, 47, and Timothy Solis, 54. Advertisement Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday, an EF3 tornado touched down for 2.2 miles and about four minutes near Highway 81 and Interstate 40 in El Reno. The tornado, which was about 75 yards across at its widest point, destroyed multiple structures, including a hotel and mobile homes at the Skyview Mobile Home Park. El Reno Mayor said at least 29 other people were injured. Thirteen of the injured people were taken to area hospitals in ambulances, and 16 others went in private vehicles. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTbWi-IL8fg