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Is relative humidity or dewpoint a better variable to examine to determine if there is sufficient moisture for thunderstorms to form?

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Answer: relative humidity or dewpoint is a better variable to examine and to determine if there is sufficient moisture for thunderstorms to form. It's a TRUE statement.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are three factors that must be present for a thunderstorm to occur. They are: MOISTURE, INSTABILITY, and LIFTING.

Low level moisture is assessed by examining boundary layer dewpoints. Severe thunderstorms are more likely when the surface dewpoint is 55 F or higher, all else being equal. Low dewpoint values inhibit sufficient latent heat release and significantly reduce the tornado threat.

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