Severe Weather

What is severe weather?

• Severe weather includes only winter storms and snow.
• Severe weather is characterized by light breezes and clear skies.
• Severe weather includes extreme conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, and heavy storms.
• Severe weather refers to mild rain and sunny days.

Click the different forms of severe weather.

• Blizzards

• Thunderstorms

• Drought

• Clear sky

What is a tornado?

• A tornado is a type of earthquake.
• A tornado is a large body of water.
• A tornado is a calm weather phenomenon.
• A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.

What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

• A tornado is a large storm that forms over land, while a hurricane is a small, localized storm.
• A tornado is a type of hurricane that occurs in winter, while hurricanes occur in summer.
• A tornado is a small, intense storm with a funnel shape, while a hurricane is a large, organized storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.
• A tornado is a slow-moving storm, while a hurricane travels at high speeds.

Which severe weather leads to an overflowing of water from rivers?

• Flooding
• Tornado
• Hurricane
• Drought