Hazardous Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is what it is like outside on any day. It can change from day to day.

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What is climate?

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Climate is what the weather is like over a long period of time.

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What are destructive winds?

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Destructive winds are strong winds that can cause damage, especially during a tornado.

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What is extreme weather?

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Extreme weather is weather that leads to hazards or dangerous conditions that threaten safety.

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What can cause power outages due to ice?

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A blizzard can cause power outages due to ice building up on power lines.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What is flooding?

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Flooding is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.

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What is drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a water shortage.