Which condition would most likely require the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning? an air mass developing over a large body of water

an air mass developing over a large body of water

a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture
a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture

a large amount of moisture in the air condensing to form clouds
a large amount of moisture in the air condensing to form clouds

a front moving out of an area

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A severe thunderstorm warning is most likely to be issued in response to a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture. This scenario can lead to the development of strong thunderstorms due to the instability created by the contrasting air masses. The temperature and moisture differences can create lift, leading to thunderstorm formation, which may escalate into severe thunderstorms when factors such as wind shear, atmospheric instability, and abundant moisture are present.