hurricanes
This term refers to the calm center of a hurricane
eye
his weather phenomenon is characterized by lightning, thunder, and heavy rainfall.
thunderstorm
This scale measures the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.
Enhanced Fujita Scale?
The strongest hurricanes are classified as Category 5, with wind speeds exceeding this.
157 miles per hour
The process by which warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to thunderstorm development, is called this.
convection
The most active month for tornadoes in the United States is typically this month.
What is April?
This phenomenon occurs when a hurricane's storm surge causes water levels to rise significantly, leading to flooding.
storm surge
his type of thunderstorm is typically short-lived and can produce severe weather, including hail and strong winds.
pulse thunderstorm
A tornado that forms over water is called this
What is a waterspout?
This is the name for the warm ocean water that fuels hurricanes, typically found in tropical regions.
warm ocean water
his is the term for the intense downdraft of cold air that can occur during a thunderstorm, leading to sudden gusty winds.
microburst
Tornadoes can form during severe thunderstorms, particularly those known as this.
What is a supercell?
Hurricanes are known by this name in the western Pacific Ocean
typhoons
A severe thunderstorm is classified as this when it produces hail of 1 inch or larger or winds of 58 mph or greater.
thunderstorm
This is the term for the rotating column of air that can develop into a tornado.
mesocyclone