Severe Weather

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What is a blizzard?

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A storm with strong winds, cold temperatures, and lots of snow.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A severe rainstorm with strong winds and lightning.

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What should you do to be safe during a thunderstorm?

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Stay inside.

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How many times does the Empire State Building get struck by lightning each year?

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About 100 times.

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What are large lumps of ice that fall from the sky during thunderstorms called?

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Hail.

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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, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause heavy rain and strong winds.

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What is sleet?

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Small ice pellets that fall from the sky, often mixed with rain.

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What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

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In a basement or a small, windowless interior room.

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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 water, while a tornado is a smaller, rotating storm that forms over land.