Strong vertical wind shear
A) does not play an important role in the development of severe thunderstorms.
B) inhibits the formation of severe thunderstorms.
C) helps thunderstorms to become severe.

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Strong vertical wind shear helps thunderstorms to become severe by tilting the storm, which separates the updraft from the downdraft, allowing the storm to sustain itself and potentially become more intense.

Strong Vertical Wind Shear