In class, we have been studying the weather and weather

Mr. Deiter’s Science Class

disasters. Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and
lightning can affect our homes, our safety, and the food we eat.
Thealso
We have Weather
explored the science of weather forecasting. For
this project, you are to gather information form the resources
below regarding the following topics:

 The causes/formation of severe weather conditions

 The dangers associated with each
 Precautions that should be taken

Use the following Web resources to assist you with your research.

 Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological

Laboratory – Learn more about hurricanes from
this national site.
 The National Hurricane Center – The National
Weather Center provides a great deal of information
at this site about the current storm season, tracking
information, and weather outlook. Be sure to spend
some time here.
 NOAA Photo Library – Tornadoes – Explore images
of tornadoes presented here. Look for similarities
and differences between the storm systems.
 Twister: The Tornado Story – Learn more about
tornadoes and the damage they can cause from this
interactive site.

Additional Resources

 National Severe Storms Laboratory

 Storm Prediction Center
 Federal Emergency Management Agency
 The Weather Channel