Severe Weather
By: Jakira Del Valle
Hurricanes
What are Hurricanes?
A large storm that forms over warm ocean water with very strong winds that blow in a circular pattern around the center, or eye, of the storm.
Safety Tips
Stay away from windows and if your near the coast move inward.
Wow Fact
Hurricanes can last more then a week over warm ocean water.
Tornados
What are Tornadoes?
A small,funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from thunder clouds with winds spinning at very high speeds.
Safety Tips
Don't open windows during tornadoes and you can stay in a basement if you have one. If you are caught driving in a tornado don't be under a bridge or on top of one. If you are in a hotel, try to go to the lowest level and even lower if you can.
Wow Facts
Tornadoes usually are really small, they don't do much damage if it is small.Tornadoes happen for a small amount of time.
Thunderstorms
What are Thunderstorms?
A severe storm with lightning,thunder,heavy rain,strong wind and sometimes hail.
Safety Tips
Don't be near water or have it running and get candles and flashlights just in case the power goes out.
Wow Facts
Lightning can sometimes drop hail. Some thunderstorms start tornadoes.