Which of the following statements describes thunderstorms that produce tornadoes?
A)They have rotating updrafts.
B)They have very little cloud-to-ground lightning.
C)They will not produce hail.
D)They have updraft velocities below 167 km/h.

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Thunderstorms that produce tornadoes have rotating updrafts, which can lead to the formation of a rotating column of air (i.e. a tornado). The other statements are not necessarily true for tornado-producing thunderstorms.

Which of the Following Statements Describes Thunderstorms That Produce Tornadoes