A thunderstorm<span>, also known as an </span>electrical storm<span>, </span>lightning storm<span>, or </span>thundershower<span>, is a </span>storm<span> characterized by the presence of </span>lightning<span> and its </span>acoustic<span> effect on the </span>Earth's atmosphere<span>, known as </span>thunder. <span>Thunderstorms occur in association with a type of </span>cloud<span> known as a </span>cumulonimbus<span>. They are usually accompanied by </span>strong winds<span>, </span>heavy rain<span>, and sometimes </span>snow<span>, </span>sleet<span>, </span>hail<span>, or, in contrast, </span>no precipitation<span> at all. due to these conditions, we should ran for shelter for our safety because these can harm you or potentially kill</span>