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What is extreme weather?
Extreme weather is when the weather is much stronger than normal.
What can extreme weather damage?
Extreme weather can damage the land and the places where people live.
What kinds of storms are extreme weather?
Storms like thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards are examples of extreme weather.
Who studies extreme weather?
Scientists study extreme weather using special tools.
How can people stay safe during extreme weather?
People can stay safe by learning how to prepare and respond to storms.
What is a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm is a storm with rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes strong wind.
When do thunderstorms usually happen?
Thunderstorms usually happen in the spring and summer.
Where do thunderstorms happen most?
Thunderstorms happen often in the southeast.
What can thunderstorms do?
Thunderstorms can break trees or knock out power.
How do people stay safe in a thunderstorm?
People stay safe by going inside and staying away from windows.
Who gives warnings about thunderstorms?
Scientists give warnings after watching storms with tools.
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a spinning column of air that touches the ground.
When do tornadoes happen most often?
Tornadoes happen most often in the spring and summer.
Where do tornadoes happen the most?
Tornadoes happen the most in a place called Tornado Alley.
What can tornadoes do?
Tornadoes can break houses, trees, and cars.
How do people stay safe in a tornado?
People stay safe by going to a basement or a room with no windows.
