A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm, is a form of turbulent weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.
A thunderstorm is a form of turbulent weather. This turbulent weather is characterized by the presence of lightning. This turbulent weather is characterized by its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere. This Earth's atmosphere is known as thunder. A thunderstorm is also known as an electrical storm. A thunderstorm is also known as a lightning storm. A thunderstorm is also known as thundershower. A thunderstorm is also known as simply a storm.