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What is weather? Get started! Weather is conditions that are occurring outside like wind, clouds, temperature, and precipitation Today we are going to explore many different aspects of weather!

Temperature Learn about clouds! Temperature of weather is the degree of hotness or coldness the air is outside. In order to measure the temperature, we use a tool called a thermometer. It looks like this!

Clouds Types of clouds A cloud is a big collection of very tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are so light, they float in the air. It forms when water evaporates from the earth and floats up into the sky and condenses. There are many different types of clouds! Click on the cloud in the corner to explore.

Learn About Precipitation! Types of Clouds Learn About Precipitation!

Precipitation Seasons This happens when clouds get too full and the water droplets bang together creating bigger droplets that are too heavy for the cloud to hold. These droplets then fall to the ground because of gravity, we call this rain. Precipitation comes in many forms: rain, snow, freezing rain, drizzle, or hail.

Seasons Winter: December 21st- March 19th Climate Winter: December 21st- March 19th Spring: March 20th- June 20th Summer: June 21st- September 21st Fall: September 22nd- December 20th

Climate Menu Climate is the average pattern of all the parts of weather we have just explored, recorded in each part of the world during a certain time period. Here are some examples of different world climates: Tundra Grasslands Rainforest Desert Alpine

What is severe weather? Wildfires Severe weather means that the weather conditions are too dangerous to be outside. Different examples of severe weather are: wild fires, tornados, winter storms, hurricanes, and thunderstorms.

Wildfires Tornados Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that are caused by lightening, human carelessness, and volcanic eruption. They can occur anywhere but they mostly happen in the forested areas of the United States and Canada. Wildfire safety

Wildfire safety Back Before a wildfire: Plant fire resistant trees and shrubs. Have a garden hose that is long enough to reach around your house. Have a disaster first aid kit for your house and car, and have an evacuation plan. During a Wildfire: If you are advised to evacuate, do so immediately and tell someone you left. Pay close attention to wind changes and speed and choose a safe route.

Tornados Winter Storms A tornado is a violently rotating column of air, usually from a thunderstorm, that reaches down to the ground. They most likely occur in the central part of the United States, which is called “Tornado Alley.” Tornado safety

Tornado Safety Back Before a Tornado: Prepare a first aid kit. Have a disaster plan and make sure everyone knows where to go. During a Tornado: Go to the basement and get under something sturdy. If you are in a car, get out of it immediately and find shelter. If there is no shelter near by, lie flat in a ditch.

Winter Storms Hurricanes Winter storms occur during the season of winter, and happen because of a mixture of cold and warm air. Here are some examples: Winter storm safety

Winter Storm Safety Back Before a winter storm: Have a disaster plan and first aid kit ready. During a winter storm: Stay indoors and dress warmly. Drink lots of water and eat a good amount of food for energy to keep your body warm.

Hurricanes Thunderstorms A hurricane is a huge storm, usually lasting about a week, with extremely strong winds ranging from 75mph to 200 mph! Hurricane safety

Hurricane Safety Back Before a Hurricane: Have a disaster plan ready. Board up windows and bring in outdoor objects that could blow away. Have enough food and water for at least three days. During a Hurricane: Always stay indoors and make sure your shelter is on higher grounds and not in a flood prone area.

Thunderstorms Menu A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. Its produced by a cumulonimbus cloud, usually producing gusty winds, heavy rain and sometimes hail. It is the least threatening storm that we have covered but it is still dangerous because of the lightening. Thunderstorm safety

Thunderstorm Safety Back Avoid water and metal, they are great conductors of electricity in a lightening bolt. Do not use electric devices or take a shower etc. If you are outside: Go to a safe shelter. If there isn't one around you, crouch down in the open area, keeping twice as far away from a tree as far as it is tall. Put your feet together and place your hands over your ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder.

Fun Facts! More Facts! Raindrops are much smaller than we think! They are actually smaller than a centimeter. Clouds are white because they reflect the light of the sun. Light is made up of colors of the rainbow and when you add them all together you get white. You can use thunder to tell how far away a storm is: Count the number of seconds between when you see the lightning and hear the thunder. Take the number of seconds and divide by 5 and that will tell you how far away the storm is in miles.

Fun Facts! Menu You can see your breath on cold days because: Warm moist air meeting the cooler air outside the body causes the invisible water vapor to condense the cooler air outside are visible and form the cloud that you see. We see lightning first, because light travels faster than sound.

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