Severe Weather
By: Sydney Simmons
What Are Hurricanes?
A large storm that forms over warm ocean water withe very strong winds that blow in a circular pattern around the center or eye of the storm
WOW fact
Hurricanes can last over a week and can sometimes be called a typhoone or cyclone
Safty Tips
stay away from windows and get away from the ocean
Tornado
What Are Tornadoes?
A small funnel shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud
WOW fact
Tornadoes are very quick. They last 10 minuets to an hour
Safty Tip
stay under a hard surface or in a ditch
Thunderstorm
What Are Thunderstorms?
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Hail may also form
Hail may also form
WOW fact
lightning from the storm is actually shooting up rather than coming down
Safty Tips
Stay inside and away from trees