Why thunderstorms happen after hot weather as Met Office explains scientific reason
dailyrecord.co.ukA weather expert has explained why thunderstorms tend to come after periods of hot weather as the UK saw thunder and lightning hit over the weekend.So why do we frequently get thunderstorms after periods of hot weather in the UK?
Heatwaves and consistently hot weather often end with a thunderstorm, with beautiful sunshine swiftly followed by heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
As the Met Office explains, the key ingredients for a thunderstorm are atmospheric instability and humidity, reports Hull Live.
Thunderstorms usually occur when there is increased moisture in the system and they typically develop in the afternoon after continuous hot weather from earlier in the day.Thunderstorms are formed by the intense heating of the earth's surface and are most prevalent in regions where the climate is both hot and humid.
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