Severe Weather
By:Myracle Devyne Cobb
Hurricanes
What is a Hurricane
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
Wow Fact
Hurricanes are made slowly
They mostly form from the Atlantic Ocean
Tornado
What is a Tornado
A small funnel shaped cloud with winds spinning at very high speeds
Some examples of the effects of tornadoes may be:high winds can tear apart buildings,
every time it touches the ground,it destroys everything in its path
Some examples of the effects of tornadoes may be:high winds can tear apart buildings,
every time it touches the ground,it destroys everything in its path
Safety Tips
Find a safe place away from windows
If you cannot find shelter lie flat in a ditch don't stay in your car
If you cannot find shelter lie flat in a ditch don't stay in your car
Wow Facts
when the funnel clouds go to the ground it is a tornado
Although they can happen at any time of year, they are especially common during the spring and early summer.
Thunderstorms
What Is A Thunderstorm
A severe storm with
lightning ,thunder,heavy rain,and strong rains.
Hall may also form.
Some examples of the effects of thunderstorms may be:heavy rains can cause flooding,lightning can cause fires,strong winds can blow over trees or power lines
Safety Tips
Stay inside if possible,
stay out of the water
and do not stand under trees
stay out of the water
and do not stand under trees
Wow Facts
Thunderstorms happen in every state, and every thunderstorm has lightning
A severe thunderstorm has winds at least 58 miles per hour or hail at least three-fourths of an inch in diameter.