How Do Storms Form in the Sky?

Storms happen when warm air and cold air meet. Imagine you're playing with a friend, and you both push against each other, that's like what happens in the sky! The warm air is lighter and rises quickly, while the cold air is heavier and pushes down. This pushing creates wind, clouds, and eventually rain or thunder.

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A hot summer day followed by a cold front makes the sky turn dark and starts a storm.
When you blow on a pile of leaves, they lift, just like warm air rising during a storm.
Water vapor in the air is like invisible smoke that turns into clouds when it cools.

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