Transforming a standard thunderstorm into an EMP storm is deemed impossible due to the vastly different energy scales involved; thunderstorms lack the necessary power to disrupt electrical systems on a large scale. The discussion explores hypothetical energy enhancements that could mimic nuclear EMP effects, but participants highlight that such enhancements are not scientifically feasible. Various theories about lightning formation, including cosmic rays and ionized particles, are debated, emphasizing that the energy in lightning is insufficient to replicate a nuclear EMP. Concerns are raised about the potential dangers of natural events like the Carrington event, which could have more significant impacts than artificially enhanced storms. Ultimately, the consensus is that while lightning can cause localized EMP effects, it cannot achieve the magnitude of a nuclear EMP.