Severe Weather

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What are the types of severe weather?

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Types of severe weather include thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a destructive, rotating column of air with very high winds that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What causes thunder?

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Thunder is caused by super-heated air expanding rapidly and breaking the sound barrier.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, intense weather system with rotating winds, while a hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What safety measures should you take during severe weather?

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Plan ahead, listen for storm updates, and follow the recommendations of state and local officials.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is heavy rain classified as?

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Heavy rain is not classified as severe weather on its own, but it can lead to severe weather events like flash floods.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility.

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What is a storm surge?

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A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds and low pressure.

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What is the Fujita Scale?

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The Fujita Scale is a scale for rating the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.