thunderstorm warning

Lightning hazard notice

A thunderstorm warning is an official alert issued by meteorological authorities when severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring in a specific area.

Unlike a watch, which indicates conditions are favorable for storms, a warning means dangerous weather is expected soon or already happening: A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the county until 8 PM.

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Official climate hazard notice

weather conditions

thunderstorm warningclear skies

Absence of cloud cover

fair weather · sunny day · blue skies · mild weather · drought conditions

alert status

thunderstorm warningall clear

Signal danger has passed

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