Severe Storms

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low visibility.

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What is one example of how a blizzard can be dangerous?

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Roads can be slippery and icy.

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What type of front do tornadoes occur along?

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Cold front.

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What is the highest category of hurricane?

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Category 5.

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What can long periods of rain cause?

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Flood.

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What happens to most hurricanes when they move into cooler waters or over land?

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They lose their power.

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What is a tornado?

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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 large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What is a drought?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.