Types of Storms

Severe Weather

And their Hazards!

Poll

How are we today?

• Happy

• Sad

• Meh

• Hungry/Tired

• Hyper!

Types of Hazardous Weather:

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Flood & Drought

Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms + warm ocean water (Atlantic Ocean).

• Affects east coast of U.S., Caribbean Islands, and Gulf of Mexico.

• Satellites, radios, boats, and planes track these storms.

• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: Numbered categories based on wind speed.

Tornadoes

• Tropical warm air (Mexico) + Polar cool air (Canada) or Thunderstorms over land.

• Mostly affects Central U.S. (Nebraska to Texas).

• Enhanced Fujita Damage Intensity Scale (EF): Tornado scaling based on wind speed.

Flood/Drought

• Flood: An area overflown with water.

• Effects: Loss of habitats, and property damage.

• Drought: Extended period of little to no water.

• Effects: Wildfires, crop damage, and heat-related illnesses.

Multiple Choice

How are Hurricanes formed?

• When a thunderstorm travels across the ocean.

• When hot air mixes with colder air.

• When sugar canes fall from the sky.

Multiple Choice

How are Tornados formed?

• When a thunderstorm travels across the ocean.

• When warm air mixes with colder air.

• When a Twister finds farm animals.

Multiple Select

What makes a Flood different than a Drought? (Click all that apply).

• Floods drain all water from the land.

• Floods overflow water in an area.

• Floods cause wildfires.

• Floods do not cause crop damage.

What can WE do?

• Move to a safer area.

• Find a secure shelter.

• Government agencies are available for severe weather updates.

Open Ended

How was today's class? (Type with complete sentences.)