Urban underlying surface modulates summertime thunderstorm processes and associated lightning activities

Shi, Tao; Yang, Yuanjian; Lu, Gaopeng; Zheng, Zuofang; Zi, Yucheng; Tian, Ye; Liu, Lei; Lolli, Simone

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-9219-2025

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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-9219-2025

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25 Aug 2025

Research article |

| 25 Aug 2025

Urban underlying surface modulates summertime thunderstorm processes and associated lightning activities

Tao Shi, Yuanjian Yang, Gaopeng Lu, Zuofang Zheng, Yucheng Zi, Ye Tian, Lei Liu, and Simone Lolli

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Daily Timed Data from automated weather stations in China China Meteorological Data Service Centre http://data.cma.cn/en/?r=data/detail&dataCode=A.0012.0001

Urban thunderstorm data Tao Shi https://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.28896

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The city significantly influences thunderstorm and lightning activity, yet the potential mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Our study has revealed that both city size and building density play pivotal roles in modulating thunderstorm and lightning activity. This research not only deepens our understanding of urban meteorology but also lays an important foundation for developing accurate and targeted urban thunderstorm risk prediction models.