Severe Weather

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather includes extreme conditions like storms, heavy rain, snow, and strong winds that can cause damage.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds of at least 35 mph.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, sleet, and snow.

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What do hurricanes need to form?

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Hurricanes feed on warm tropical water.

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What tool measures temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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Where do most tornadoes occur?

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About 2/3 of all tornadoes in the world happen in the United States.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm system with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another, often caused by differences in temperature.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that produces thunder and lightning.