Storm in general is energy based, no actual solidity to it. Lasers might be considered more solid but it acts just as energy based as the regular clouds. There will be shocked marks in all spots as well, whether hit with lasers or clouds. Overall the difference of storm clouds and lasers is not exactly that vast. However, lasers would act to be kinda more like lightning, where it would pierce through an opponent and shock them, while clouds might instead be more on the water side, where it can engulf an opponent body or limbs delivering shocking pain. So overall the effects mainly remain the same, its how it is done. Of course when making customs for storm release, you can vary the intensity of the shock. It can be something small to wear it can numb an opponent, or be some powerful it can completely shock/burn an opponent. Ranks and type of jutsu used is where it depends. That is the beauty of storm release, it has the mobility of water with the attacking capability of lightning.
With that being said, lets get the small parts over with.
Why is storm weak against wind and water?
Why is storm strong against earth and fire?
And why is it neutral against lightning?
After you explain that, I will tell you exactly how they react when they make contact so we can progress smoothly.