Hurricanes
This is a strong, spinning rainstorm that forms over an ocean.
What is a hurricane?
The sound of lightning shockwave heating the air
What is thunder?
This is the nickname of the area in the middle of the USA where tornadoes commonly occur.
What is Tornado Alley?
This is the name of the fiercest kind of winter storm.
What is a blizzard?
The safest place to go during a tornado if you are in school
Where is the stairwell or inside hall on first floor?
Warm water and rising air
What are things hurricanes need to form and exist?
This is the most common type of storm
What is a thunderstorm?
This occurs when warm, moist air masses meet cold air masses.
What is a tornado?
Tells us to be careful when traveling
What is a winter advisory?
When conditions are or may be right for severe storms to form, you might see this on t.v.
What is a storm watch?
When water is pushed toward the shore by force of winds
What is a storm surge?
If you are swimming and you hear thunder, do this.
What is get out of the water?
Spring
What is peak tornado season?
New England & Mid-Atlantic states
What is where Nor'Easters occur?
When a storm is happening now or will be happening soon in your area, you might hear about this.
What is a storm warning?
Tropical depression, tropical storm, and hurricane
What are the three stages of hurricane formation?
A thunderstorm with strong winds and large hail is called this.
What is a severe thunderstorm?
Where you should go if you are at home and there is a tornado warning in your area
What is the basement?
Cold temperatures, strong winds and low visibility from blowing snow
What are the conditions needed for a blizzard?
During a thunderstorm, you should not stand here when you are outside.
What is under a tree?
Cold water and land
What are things that weaken a hurricane?
Anything that comes from the sky (rain,snow,sleet, hail, etc.) is called this.
What is precipitation?
Central or mid-western part of the U.S.
What is where most tornadoes occur in the U.S.?
These are the conditions during a blizzard.
What are heavy snowfall and high winds?
Heat, flooding and lightning
What are the top 3 weather killers?