Why Do Forests Make Thunderstorms More Powerful?

Imagine a forest like a big, green sponge. When it rains, the trees drink up the water, just like you drink from a cup. But during thunderstorms, the trees don’t get to drink all the rain, some of it falls straight down and hits the ground hard. This makes the air around the storm get really hot and pushy, which helps the clouds grow bigger and stronger. So forests can make thunderstorms more powerful because they add extra energy to the mix.