Severe Weather
By : Joshua Grant Parrish
Hurricanes
What are Hurricanes?
A big storm that covers a large area.
WOW Fact:
Hurricanes can create tornadoes.
Weather Safety:
Stay inside during hurricanes.
Tornadoes
What are Tornadoes?
A small storm that last less than an hour. Often called cyclones or twisters.
WOW Fact:
The biggest tornado ever recorded was the tri-state twister. It lasted up to over 3 hours!
Weather Safety:
Stay away from windows. The best place to go is a tornado safety room or a bathroom with no windows in the middle of the first story of your house.
Thunder Storms
What are Thunder Storms?
A storm that can have hail or flash floods.
WOW Fact:
Thunder storms can leave marks in trees and blue lightning could be found above clouds during a thunder storms.
Weather Safety:
Do not touch sinks or pipes because they can shock you during a thunder storm.