2006-06-30 15:27:35 · 9 answers · asked by MJ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Prior to a thunderstorm there is a very high concentration of positive ions in the air. These tend to be pollutants such as dust, bacteria, pollen, chemicals, etc. The storm releases electrical discharges consisting of high concentrations of negative ions. Negative ions destroy many of these air pollutants and, therefore, give us a sense of well being. When relatively too many positive ions are present in the air before a storm, the positive charge is transferred in the air you breathe from your lungs to the blood, causing the blood platelets to release a hormone that quite strongly affects your moods, your joints, and other physiological functions in your body.
2006-06-30 15:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dark Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is due to the saturtation of the air and the climate and location in which the storm occurs. Also the humidity will increase along with the heat index when a thunderstorm is present.
2006-06-30 23:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Stanbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are four factors, none of which can be ignored: the heat, the humidity, the air pressure, and the accumulation of static charges in the atmosphere. We feel all of them to some extent. Some people may be more sensitive or perceptive of them than others. And it is basically next to impossible for us to compare our subjective sensations and perceptions.
2006-06-30 22:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is going on in here? It isn't about charged particles, but the fact that the pressure of the air has changed because of the approaching front. The air feels heavier because it is. It is more laden with moisture and of a lower pressure, which you feel in your inner ear.
2006-06-30 22:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Larry Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its humid before a storm usually and lightning strikes when the clouds are a postive charge and the ground is a negative charge which creats thunderstorms
2006-06-30 23:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lightening causes ionization of the air particles. It sometimes sets off the quacker in my stuffed duck.
2006-06-30 23:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Elwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
czu threre is pressure fronts and warm and cold frontts and also the static chargge of the air can be changed and if its strong enough u can feel it. ike feelig a charged balloon thats really close
2006-06-30 22:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by xirekaj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ionic buildup in the storm clouds
2006-06-30 22:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by the Keeper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of the buildup of static electricity - which gets released eventually as lightening
2006-06-30 22:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋