Storms

Storms

1. Thunderstorms

   • Form with warm, humid conditions
   • Form under a cumulonimbus cloud
   • Sometimes have hail and tornadoes invloved depending on how severe it is
   • Can cause power outages and our very dangours when outside in an open area or under a tree

2. Blizzards

   • High winds, blowing snow, low visibility
   • Sometimes might have the phenomenom known as thunder snow
   • Can cause power outages as well as make travel difficult
     • Snowfall levels may vary depending on how much snow is on the ground beforehand, visibility could also vary

3. Hurricanes

   • Forms in the tropical areas, over water
   • The warmer the water, the stronger the storm
   • The storm will weaken once it hits land or it reaches colder waters
   • Has 5 categories, the higher the category, the faster the winds are
   • Can cause flooding as well as thousands of dollars in damage

4. Tornadoes

   • Forms over land areas
   • More likely to form in the area known as Tornado Alley
   • A tornado is funnel like cloud with high winds
     • Forms in severe thunderstorm like conditions
     • Can also bring hail
   • Can cause thousands of dollars in damage as well