Severe Weather

Severe Weather Tips​

By Raghav Parthasarathy

What is considered Severe Weather?​

Severe Weather can include a variety of factors that cause damage or may be dangerous. Examples are snowstorms, tornadoes, hail, etc.​

Severe Weather in Summer

​What types of Severe Weather are common in Summer?

Severe Weather is possible Year-Round, but the most common type of Severe Weather occu​rs in Spring and Summer, and yes, it is Tornadoes. Tornadoes mainly occurs around this time because its warm and Humid, and different fronts meet causing the right conditions for tornadoes to form.

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The 3 Signs of Severe Weather:

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1. Increase in wind

2. Increased Clouds

3. Cooler Temperatures​

The 3 Signs​

​How to know if Severe Weather is approaching

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How to Avoid Severe Weather

Severe Weather Precautions:​

​Now that you've learned about Severe Weather, its time to find out how to avoid it.​ If you are facing all of the signs I told you about earlier, its time to go indoors. Try to get to the safest room in your house (without windows) and stay there for about 20 Minutes or so. If you are outside, try to find shelter or lay low on the ground.

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Multiple Choice

Quiz Question: What is the most common type of Severe Weather in Summer?

• Hurricanes

• Damaging Wind

• Tornadoes

• Hail

Multiple Choice

Quiz Question: What is one of the 3 signs of Severe Weather?

• Higher Temperature

• Rainfall/

  Thunderstorms

• Darker Clouds

• A decrease in wind