Blizzards can form when moist, warm air rises over cool, dense air, producing snow and high winds.

To be considered a heat wave, an unusually hot period must last for at least...

A severe thunderstorm can be characterized by...

Radar and satellite imaging can be used to help predict severe thunderstorms, where scientists will look for...

True or False: If an area has a high risk of tornadoes, then it will likely not have many severe thunderstorms.

A(n) ________ often appears on the inside of a tornado that is forming, which can be shown on radar.

The eyewall of a hurricane is the area where...

Hurricanes often weaken quickly when they reach land because they need _________ to remain active.

One factor that all types of severe weather have in common is that they...

True or False: Heat waves are different from most other types of severe weather because they are the result of a low-pressure system.

On average, New Jersey has _______ tornadoes occur each year.

What is the primary cause of a thunderstorm becoming severe?

True or False: Tornadoes are more likely to form in areas with high wind shear and instability in the atmosphere.

Which of the following instruments is commonly used to measure wind speed during a severe weather event?