From clouds to crashes: the essential components of a thunderstorm

From clouds to crashes: the essential components of a thunderstorm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- We've had three days of severe weather risks in the past two and a half weeks, a telltale sign that we're in the midst of severe weather season. The season typically lasts from March through May across the country, bringing the strongest tornadoes and thunderstorms we see throughout the year. Spring is the most likely time to see all 4 main ingredients of a thunderstorm come together, while both the polar and subtropical …