Storms and other weather phenomenon

The student will investigate and understand basic types, changes, and patterns of weather. Key concepts include:a) identification of common storms and other weather phenomena;b) the uses and importance of measuring, recording, and interpreting weather data; andc) the uses and importance of tracking weather data over time.

Weather phenomenon• Weather phenomena is a weather

event that can be explained by the principles of meteorology.

• Severe weather phenomena are weather conditions that are hazardous to human life and property.

Weather phenomenon:Floods

• Too much water.• An overflowing of a large amount of

water.

Weather phenomenon:Droughts

• A temporary or long shortage of water.

Storms:• A disturbance of the atmosphere

accompanied by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning.

Type of storms:Thunderstorm

• A thunderstorm is a storm of thunder and lightning, often partnered with rain and sometimes hail.

Type of storms:Hurricane

• A severe tropical cyclone that is formed over ocean waters usually with heavy rains and winds.

• Heavy rains and winds effect the surrounding land.

• The eye is the calmest part of the storm.

Type of storms:Tornado

• A tornado is a violently rotating funnel of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud.

• They are often referred to as twisters or cyclones.

Type of storms: Blizzard

• A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, intense snowfall and low temperatures.