Listen to sounds of thunder thunderstorm & rain sounds

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Listen to sounds of thunder thunderstorm & rain sounds

Listen to sounds of thunder thunderstorm & rain sounds

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Need help falling asleep? Thunderstorm sounds will get you into a deep, relaxing sleep. If you have difficulty sleeping at night, try sleeping to the sound of rain and thunder. Sleep easy with this selection of thunderstorm sounds. Listen to ethereal thunderstorm sounds relaxing rain sounds and the gentle patter of raindrops on a roof.
Sleeping to thunderstorm sounds is a relaxing and soothing way to fall asleep and lower stress and anxiety. Add rain sounds and you’ll drift off to sleep in no time. Sleep better with the sounds of a thunderstorm. It’s a tried and tested method to help you get a deep sleep and rise refreshed in the morning.

FAQ of Thunderstorm Sounds

The loud thunder that follows the lightning bolt is commonly said to come from the bolt itself. However, the grumbles and growls we hear in thunderstorms actually come from the rapid expansion of the air surrounding the lightning bolt.

A thunderstorm is a sensory experience, and sound plays a huge part. The sound is very rhythmic, helping you feel more sleepy. Research has found that rain sounds produce alpha waves in the brain, similar to the brain’s sleeping state.

Study found that sounds from nature – including rainfall, babbling streams, and thunder – have a relaxing effect on our psyche, and also physically adjust the way our brains work, reducing our body’s fight-or-flight instinct.

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Listen to sounds of thunder thunderstorm & rain sounds

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Rain and Thunder Sounds

Serene Rose

Rain and Thunder Sounds

02:05

Writer: Steven Jacobs / Composers: Steven Jacobs

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Rain Thunder Sleep

Serene Rose

Rain and Thunder Sounds

01:52

Writer: Steven Jacobs / Composers: Steven Jacobs

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Rain and Thunder for Sleep

Serene Rose

Rain and Thunder Sounds

01:36

Writer: Steven Jacobs / Composers: Steven Jacobs

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Rain and Thunder Meditation

Serene Rose

Rain and Thunder Sounds

01:55

Writer: Steven Jacobs / Composers: Steven Jacobs

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Thunderstorms

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Rainstorm

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunderstorm Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Sound Effect

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Rain and Thunder

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Rainstorm Ambience

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Storm

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Sounds of Rain and Thunder

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Epic Thunder

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Rain Storm Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Heavy Rain and Thunder Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Storms

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Rainfall Thunder

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Heavy Thunderstorm Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Sounds of the Storm

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Storm Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Background

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunderstorm & Rain Sounds

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunderstorm Background

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Noise

Rain Radiance

Thunderstorm Sleep

02:08

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 01

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:19

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 02

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:23

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 03

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:08

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 04

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:28

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 05

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:30

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 06

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:32

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 07

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:49

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 08

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:49

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 09

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

02:42

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 10

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:29

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 11

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:23

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 12

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:29

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 13

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:29

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 14

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:27

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 15

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:48

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Thunder Sounds & Rain Noise, Pt. 16

White Noise Radiance

Thunderstorm & Rain (Sleep, Mindfulness, Rest, Stress and Anxiety Relief)

03:25

Why is the sound of a thunderstorm relaxing?

Why is the sound of a thunderstorm relaxing? A thunderstorm is a sensory experience, and sound plays a huge part. The sound is very rhythmic, helping you feel more sleepy. Research has found that rain sounds produce alpha waves in the brain, similar to the brain's sleeping state.

What is the sound of thunder called?

The sudden increase in temperature and hence pressure caused by the lightning produces rapid expansion of the air in the path of a lightning bolt. In turn, this expansion of air creates a sonic shock wave, often referred to as a "thunderclap" or "peal of thunder".

What does a thunder storm sound like?

With nearby lightning strikes the thunder will sound like a loud bang, crack or snap and its duration will be very short. As the shock wave propagates away from the strike center, it stretches, diminishes, and becomes elongated. Then other shock waves from more distance locations arrive at the listener.

Does the sound of thunder help you sleep?

They are scientifically proven to have a relaxing, sleep-inducing effect. In 2016 a study was conducted at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School. They found that nature sounds, including rain and thunder, have a relaxing effect.