How do meteorologists predict that a storm will be a thunderstorm vs just moderate rain?

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What indicators do metereologists look for to predict that a thunderstorm will occur vs just rain showers without lightning/thunder?

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Thunderstorms are caused by cold fronts mixing with warm fronts. So if the weather monitors pick up a cold front moving in along with rain clouds, it’s safe to assume there’s going to be thunder and lightning.

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