THUNDERSTORM INFORMATION CARD

A storm with lightning and thunder Made from big clouds Makes gusty winds, heavy rain, and sometimes hail Occur year-round but happen a lot during the spring and summer About 1,800 thunderstorms occur across the Earth every day They typically last for about 30 minutes EVERY THUNDERSTORM HAS LIGHTNING

FOCUS: Things about lightning Lightning is brief flash of electricity Lightning comes after you hear thunder Ever been shocked? That electricity is the same in lightning- just a lot more of it!

TORNADO INFORMATION CARD

A violent rotating column of air coming from a thunderstorm to the ground Wind speed can be up to 300mph There are about 1000 tornadoes reported every year in the U.S. Tornados can destroy large buildings, uproot trees, and throw vehicles Made by a mixture of dry air and warm air They appear in a funnel shape

FOCUS: Things about funnels Made from swirling dusk and debris Rotating air Rotates around the vortex, the point and center of a tornado

BLIZZARD INFORMATION CARD

Long-lasting snow storm with strong winds and intense snowfall Cold air Moisture Air lift Snowflakes Winds starting at 35 mph Ice

FOCUS: Things about snow Snowflakes are made of ice crystals Each snowflake is six-sided and made of as many as 200 ice crystals

Snowflakes form in the clouds where the temperature is below freezing

HURRICANE INFORMATION CARD

Huge storm that can be up to 600 miles across! VERY STRONG WINDS up to 200mph Lasts about a week Forms over the ocean and needs warm water to start forming The center of a hurricane is called the eye which is the calmest part Rain The strong winds and waves can damage buildings, trees, and cars

FOCUS: Things about wind Wind is moving air

Wind is made by the uneven heating of the earth by the sun

A hurricane produces violent wind