Take Cover
Lighting forms between - and - charges
Positive and negative
What do we know about hurricanes?
A tropical storm
Clouds begin to rotate signaling that a - may form
Tornado
What is one part of severe weather?
Hail, lighting, high winds, tornados, and floods
What time should you protect your skin the most?
10 am to 4 pm
What is a thunderstorm?
An intense storm with heavy winds and sometimes hail
How does a hurricane begin?
A group of storms
A storm cloud may form a thin funnel shape that has a very
Low pressure center
Winds and tornados can
Uproot trees and destroy homes
How much water should a person drink a day?
6oz to 8oz
The lower part of the cloud carries mainly - charges
Negative
What kind of damage do hurricanes cause?
Damage cars, uproot trees, and tear roofs off of buildings
What do we know about tornados?
a destructive, rotating column of air that has very high wind speeds and that is sometimes visible as a funnel shaped cloud.
What should you do when theres a tornado?
Take shelter
Are you safe from the sun when the clouds are out?
No
Thunderstorms get there energy from
Humid air
What happens when a hurricane moves into a coastal area?
pushes a huge mass of ocean water known as a storm surge
How many miles per hour does a tornado go?
400 mph
During a storm...
Stay inside
How long between water breaks?
15 minutes
You usually hear - a few seconds after you see a lighting strike
Thunder
Whats the most dangerous part of a hurricane?
Storm Surge
Where are tornados most common in the US?
Tornado Alley
Most destruction from hurricanes results from flooding due to
storm surge
What are symptoms of heat stroke?
headache and nausea