Severe Weather: Where It Happens

Understanding different types of severe weather Learning where severe weather occurs Staying safe during storms

Essential Question

What is severe weather and where does it happen?

What is Severe Weather?

Weather that can be dangerous Storms that are stronger than normal Weather that can damage buildings and hurt people Examples: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods

Vocabulary Words

Severe Weather - dangerous storms Tornado - spinning wind storm Hurricane - huge storm with strong winds Flood - when water covers dry land

Thunderstorms

Have lightning and thunder Bring heavy rain and strong winds Can happen almost anywhere Safety rule: Stay inside during thunderstorms!

Floods

Water covers land that is usually dry Can happen around rivers and streams Heavy rain can cause floods Flood water can be very dangerous

Tornado Description Activity

Draw or act out a tornado Describe what a tornado looks like Think about what damage tornadoes can cause Share your ideas with a partner

Where Do Most Tornadoes Happen?

Hurricane Location Quiz

Which Texas city is a hurricane most likely to happen in? A. Corpus Christi B. Dallas C. Amarillo D. El Paso

Tracking Severe Weather

Scientists study where severe weather happened before They use this information to predict future weather Weather maps show us where storms might go This helps people prepare and stay safe