Do wet or dry soils trigger thunderstorms? It depends on how the wind blows
Nature
by Craig R. FergusonMarch 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