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What is a violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow?

blizzard

How are tornadoes measured?

Fujita scale

What is the eye of the hurricane?

It is the calm center of the hurricane.

Hurricanes cause ___ and can destroy many homes and buildings.

floods

What are the stages of a hurricane?

tropical depression, tropical storm, category 1-5 (5 is the worst)

What are some lightning safety rules?

Stay indoors away from doors and windows. Do not use the telephone. Take off head sets. Turn off, unplug, & stay away from appliances, computer, TV

Which storm has rain, thunder, and lightning?

thunderstorm

Where do hurricanes form?

over warm ocean waters

When is hurricane season?

begins June 1 and ends November 30

What are some blizzard safety rules?

Stay indoors. If you go outside after the storm, wear layers of clothing. (cold temperatures, frostbite, hypothermia)

What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

Stage 1 - Cumulus Stage Stage 2 - Mature Stage Stage 3 - Dissipating Stage (when it breaks apart)

What do we use to measure hurricanes?

the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Lightning produces ____ and ___ .

light and heat - called energy.

What are some tornado safety rules?

Stay inside away from windows, doors and outside walls. Cover your head and body to protect yourself from flying objects.

When the air expands and contracts, it creates an explosion called ___ .

thunder

How is lightning formed?

strong updrafts & downdrafts create positively and negatively charged particles in the clouds

What is an intense tropical storm with exceeding high winds, lots of rain and high ocean waves?

hurricane

What is a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground? Has a funnel-shaped cloud that spins very fast. It has very strong winds that can destroy many houses and buildings.

tornado