1. 1. Severe Weather Severe Weather Click the image of the speaker on each slide to listen. Created by Mrs. Holder
2. 2. What is severe weather? Severe weather is a weather event that is dangerous. can cause problems. can cause people to die.
3. 3. Anywhere! Different types of severe weather happen in different places. Colorado tornadoes not hurricanes Where can severe weather happen?
4. 4. BLIZZARD DROUGHT HURRICANE TORNADO THUNDERSTORM Different Types of Severe Weather
5. 5. Blizzard Blowing snow Winds of at least 35 mph Reduced visibility Lasts at least three hours Severe blizzard Source
6. 6. Drought Lack of precipitation Can be declared after 15 days Can last months or years Source
7. 7. Hurricane Gains power as it travels over warm ocean waters Winds between 75-200 mph Usually lasts over a week Source
8. 8. Tornado Rotating column of wind High winds Great destruction Fujita scale Source
9. 9. Thunderstorm Storm with lightning and thunder Gusty winds Heavy rain Source
10. 10. Group Activity Groups of 4 Research one type of severe weather Use resources other than this side show Create a Google slide Link to the activity directions HERE