Tornadoes
How fast can tornadoes spin?
200+ MPH
What is important about the eye?
It's perfectly calm.
What does the updraft do?
Pushes rain up
Are blizzards cold?
Yes, so cold
Thunder and lighting...which do you see and which do you hear?
I see lightning and hear thunder
How long do tornadoes last?
A few minutes to a few hours.
How big can hurricanes be?
Hundreds of miles across
When does hail fall?
When it gets too heavy
How long do blizzards last?
Four hours or more
What bumps around in clouds creating electricity?
Ice crystals
What kind of cloud makes a tornado?
Funnel Cloud
Which way does a hurricane spin?
Counter clockwise
How big can hail be?
Blueberries to golf balls to grapefruits
Is there a lot of visibility (ability to see) during a blizzard or no visibility?
Little to no visibility. Hard to see.
How hot can lightning be?
Up to 50,000 degrees F
What does condenses mean?
Packed tightly together
How does a hurricane form?
Warm air rises, cool air sinks, this repeats
What is hail made of?
Layers of ice
Why shouldn't you go outside during a blizzard?
Because it's hard to see and very cold.
What causes thunder?
The sound of the pressure popping and exploding.
What makes tornadoes extreme?
They can cause a lot of damage
What causes damage during a hurricane?
Severe winds and heavy rains
What does the word layers mean?
Material one on top of the other
What does gust mean?
A sudden brief rush of wind
What happens when the ice crystals bump around?
They make static electricity.