Tornadoes/ Hurricanes

BY: Alicia Lawrence

What is it? A violent rotating column extending

from a thunderstorm to the ground.

LIGHTNING CAN

HAPPEN

Form/ predict

What causes a tornado?

Tornadoes form in unusually violent thunderstorms sufficient, (1) instability and (2) wind shear present in the lower atmosphere

How do you predict a tornado?

INSTRUMENT

The tornadoes are measured by the Fujita Scale. From F-0( weakest)to F-5( strongest)

Difference

WARNING A tornado has been

sighted or indicated by weather radar.

YOU HAVE 10 MIUNTES TO PREPARE

WATCH Tornadoes are

possible in and near the watch area.

YOU HAVE 20 MIUNTES TO PREPARE

TIPS

During any storm, listen to local news to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings.Know your community's warning system. Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes.Pick a safe room in your home where household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.Practice periodic tornado drills so that everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching.Prepare for high winds by removing diseased and damaged limbs from trees.Move or secure lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants or anything else that can be picked up by the wind and become a projectile.Watch for tornado danger signs: ̶7 Funnel cloud – a visible rotating extension of the cloud base

The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement or safe room.

If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.

What is it?

Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, high winds and tornadoes.

Prediction/ causes They track visible clouds and air

circulation patterns, while radar measures rain, wind speeds and precipitation.

Hurricane hunters

Measurement Hurricane are measured from the

Simpson Scale

Preparation

Watch Hurricane

conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans. Get ready to act if a warning is issued, and stay informed

Warning Hurricane

conditions are expected within 36 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.

TIPS

Coastal residents should form evacuation plans before a warning is issued to identify a safe shelter and a route to get there.

Stock up on emergency supplies including food, water, protective clothing, medications, batteries, flashlights, important documents, road maps, and a full tank of gasoline.