2. What is a thunderstorm?
A storm with:
Thunder!
{ thunderstorms usually produce rain, wind, and even hail
}
3. How do they start?
A combination of:
moisture:
unstable air:
lift:
4. Movie clip of developing thunderstorm:
5. When and where do they occur?
Thunderstorms happen all year long but mainly in the spring and
summer.
Thunderstorms in the U.S.A are more common in the midwestern and
southern states.
Especially COMMON in Florida!
6. Damage from Thunderstorm
7. Tips on how to stay safe during thunderstorm:
Watch the weather
Count the time between the thunder and lightning: If the time is 30
seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to be a
threat.
Take shelter when storm is confirmed
Stay in safe place for at least 30 minutes after the last flash of
lightning.
Keep an emergency kitin your house f the time is 30 seconds or
less, the lightning is close enough to be a threat and you should
take shelter.
30 minutes!
