Do wet or dry soils trigger thunderstorms? It depends on how the wind blows

Nature
by Craig R. Ferguson
March 4, 2026
Satellite data show that wind conditions affect the connection between soil moisture and thunderstorms, which could be used to inform forecasting. Satellite data show that wind conditions affect the connection between soil moisture and thunderstorms, which could be used to inform forecasting.
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Originally published on Nature on 3/4/2026