Weather: Storms

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and can cause significant damage.

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Where do hurricanes usually start?

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Hurricanes usually start over ocean waters.

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What are the main dangers of a hurricane?

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The main dangers of a hurricane include high winds, floods, and pounding waves.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of warm air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, forming a funnel-shaped cloud.

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What type of storm is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility due to falling or blowing snow.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that forms from thunderstorms.

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What conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?

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Hurricanes require warm ocean water, moist air, and light winds in the upper atmosphere.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm center of the storm, surrounded by the eyewall, where the most severe weather occurs.

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What is storm surge?

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Storm surge is the rise in sea level caused by a hurricane's winds pushing water toward the shore, leading to coastal flooding.