Tornados
What to NOT do in a case of a tornado?
You should never be outside/outrun it
Where do hurricanes occur?
Along the coast/ocean
How many inches can winter storms bring in total?
8in+
What causes flooding?
Thunderstorms, which train over the same areas with heavy rain.
What are the kinds of severe thunderstorm warnings?
What are natural severe thunderstorm warnings, considerable severe thunderstorm warning, and PDS severe thunderstorm warning?
What are the two types of tornado warnings?
What are natural tornado warnings, PDS tornado warnings, and tornado emergencies?
When it transitions from tropical to a low pressure system and is no longer driven by warm ocean temperatures and convection
What would you need to survive in winter storms? (Give 4)
Answers may vary…
What to do when upcoming a flooded roadway?
Turn around, don’t drown
What do storms usually bring?
Hail and winds
What is the EF scale actually called?
What is the Enhanced Fujita scale?
Aside extensive damage, what does hurricanes bring?
What is landfall/storm surge?
Winter storms are usually associated with..?
Cold temps and heavy snow
How many feet can flooding be (estimate)
10-20ft+
What do the NWS issue when storms are usually 50mph or lower and pea sized hail and lower?
Special weather statement
What is the percentage to be under a warning?
80%
What do hurricanes bring within the outer bands?
Severe weather, tornadoes
What is another name of winter storms?
What are bomb cyclones?
Yes or no?
Should you wait for flooding to actually happen?
NO!!
Yes or no?
Should we worry about severe thunderstorm warnings?
Yes!
Give the best explanation of what a tornado emergency is.
Answers may vary…
What is one of the deadliest hurricanes to happen in Louisiana/ Dixie Alley?
What is Hurricane Katrina?
Why is it dangerous to drive through winter storms?
Due to icy and snowy conditions
What to do when flash flooding accurs?
Get to higher ground!
What to not do in severe thunderstorms?
Stand outside as it can be dangerous due to wind and hail