Thunderstorm

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Thunderstorm has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Megyn Kelly (Nov 2026). Describes the weather system the Learjet encountered — thunderstorms (and associated updrafts/downdrafts) are central to the turbulence discussion and pilot decision-making.

A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm or a lightning storm, is a storm characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder. Relatively weak thunderstorms are sometimes called thundershowers. Thunderstorms occur in cumulonimbus clouds. They are usually accompanied by strong winds and often produce heavy rain and sometimes snow, sleet, or hail, but some thunderstorms can produce little or no precipitation at all. Thunderstorms may line up in a series or become a rainband, known as a