Hurricanes
what is a hurricane watch
when hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.
Heat watch
Dangerous heat is possible
How many levels are there for droughts
5
What are the three alerts winter weather have
watches, advisories, warning
take action- ongoing or expected critical fire weather pattern
what is a hurricane warning
hurricane difference expected within 36 hours.
Heat warning
Dangerous heat is happening or about to happen
Why are areas drying out for long periods
Less rain then usual
what is the polar vortex
big, cold air mass that stays around the North Pole. It’s normally held in place by strong winds. But sometimes, those winds weaken, and the cold air can escape south, causing really cold weather in places like North America or Europe
fire watch
be prepared- critical fire weather behavior is possible
how many people were killed in Hurricane Helene
121
what was the hottest temperature reached in California death valley
130 degrees
What type of drought conditions is the region in
Extreme or exceptional
in what state did almost 4.5 million homes power get taken out by the storm
texas
how many wildfires took place in canada in summer 2023
almost 900