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What causes thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms happen when warm, moist air rises rapidly, creating towering clouds. As this air cools, water vapour condenses, forming rain and often ice. The friction between ice particles and water droplets generates static electricity, leading to lightning and the thunder we hear. The Met Office warnings highlight this unstable atmospheric setup.
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