The low-level jet that forms over the Central Plains of the United States in the summer appears to be responsible for ____.
A)strong northerly winds
B)the development of El Niño
C)the onset of a chinook
D)the formation of a subtropical high-pressure area
E)nighttime thunderstorms

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The low-level jet over the Central Plains of the United States in the summer is known for contributing to the formation of nighttime thunderstorms. This jet stream enhances the transport of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico northward, providing the necessary conditions for thunderstorm development during the night.

The Low-Level Jet That Forms Over the Central Plains of the United