1. Storms Graphic Organizer
Definition
Formation
Effects
Hurricanes
Tropical low-pressure system with winds blowing at speeds of 74 mph and faster
Between August & October
Move westward with the trade winds
Form over warm ocean water near equator and lose energy as they move over land or cooler water
Storm surge causes massive wall of ocean water to move inland
Can lift cars, uproot trees, and tear roofs off buildings
Winter Storms
Blizzards- blinding snow storms with winds of at least 35 mph and temps below 20 degrees
Lake Effect Snow develops from cold weather from the NW gaining moisture over the Great Lakes and dumping large amounts of snow over areas to the east
Can cause power outages, traffic accidents, roof and building damage
Thunderstorms
A storm with lightning and thunder
Thunderstorms get their moisture from humid air, which rises and forms cumulus clouds
Clouds build to cumulonimbus clouds and rain or hail begins to fall
Damage from flash floods, hail damage, wind damage, injuries from lightning
Tornadoes
a violently rotating column of air stretching from a cloud to the ground
A tornado can become visible when water droplets appear below the cloud in the center of the rotating column
About 20 percent of all tornadoes are violent enough to lift or completely demolish sturdy buildings