2. New Area of Focus: Dangerous Weather Systems. New Area of Focus: Dangerous Weather Systems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3. Storms: Rapid changes in air pressure cause a disturbance. Storms: Rapid changes in air pressure cause a disturbance. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

4. Storms are not just on the planet Earth. Picture of the Giant Red Spot, a huge storm on the planet Jupiter.

5. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

6. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

7. Hurricane: A rotating tropical storm with severe winds.

8. –Winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour or greater.

9. Hurricane: A rotating tropical storm with severe winds. –Winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour or greater. –Usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning.

10. Hurricane: A rotating tropical storm with severe winds. –Winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour or greater. –Usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning. –Usually originate near the equator and travel North, or Northwest in the Northern Hemisphere (Coriolis Force).

11. Hurricane: A rotating tropical storm with severe winds. –Winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour or greater. –Usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning. –Usually originate near the equator and travel North, or Northwest in the Northern Hemisphere (Coriolis Force). –Categories I-V (V is the largest)

14. Hurricanes form off the coast of Africa. These smaller storms gain strength in the warm Atlantic. (Video Optional) –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm4m5f9ziA4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm4m5f9ziA4

25. How does this picture related to a storm surge and increase coastal flooding? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. Answer! The wind (breath) causes the water (hot chocolate) to surge or rise up when it hits the land (mug). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. Before Hurricane

28. Storm Surge

29. Coastal Flood: Winds generated from tropical storms and hurricanes can drive ocean water inland and cause significant flooding. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. Coastal Flood: Winds generated from tropical storms and hurricanes can drive ocean water inland and cause significant flooding. –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mdhqvctyD0 (Video)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mdhqvctyD0 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Warning! The New York City Bottleneck. –New York City is a flood disaster in the making. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

33. New York City is located in a bottleneck for a storm surge. –If a large hurricane does hit New York City, it’s location would make a storm surge much worse. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. New York City is located in a bottleneck for a storm surge. –If a large hurricane does hit New York City, it’s location would make a storm surge much worse. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. New York City is located in a bottleneck for a storm surge. –If a large hurricane does hit New York City, its location would make a storm surge much worse. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

38. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

40. It’s late at night, dark, rainy, and then a flash of lightning…

42. Tornado: A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

43. –Can be small (80meters across) to more than several kilometers.

44. Tornado: A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system. –Can be small (80meters across) to more than several kilometers. –Wind speeds from 177 km/h to more than 300 km/hr.

45. Tornado: A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system. –Can be small (80meters across) to more than several kilometers. –Wind speeds from 177 km/h to more than 300 km/hr. –Categories F0 to F5 (F5 most destructive)

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54. L L H H Strong updrafts of air come close to an unusually strong downdraft.

55. Vortex

57. Advancing Storm System

63. Some Tornado Safety –Be aware of storm systems and tornado warnings. –Stay Inside. Some homes such as mobile homes are not safe. –Go to the lowest point, and away from any windows or doors. Hide under a staircase, sturdy desk, bathroom. If you have no basement an interior room or hallway is best. –Last Resort! If stranded outside find a ditch and lay in it with your hands over your head.

64. Some Tornado Safety –Be aware of storm systems and tornado warnings. –Stay Inside. Some homes such as mobile homes are not safe. –Go to the lowest point, and away from any windows or doors. Hide under a staircase, sturdy desk, bathroom. If you have no basement an interior room or hallway is best. –Last Resort! If stranded outside find a ditch and lay in it with your hands over your head.

65. Some Tornado Safety –Be aware of storm systems and tornado warnings. –Stay Inside. Some homes such as mobile homes are not safe. –Go to the lowest point, and away from any windows or doors. Hide under a staircase, sturdy desk, bathroom. If you have no basement an interior room or hallway is best. –Last Resort! If stranded outside find a ditch and lay in it with your hands over your head.

66. Some Tornado Safety –Be aware of storm systems and tornado warnings. –Stay Inside. Some homes such as mobile homes are not safe. –Go to the lowest point, and away from any windows or doors. Hide under a staircase, sturdy desk, bathroom. If you have no basement an interior room or hallway is best. –Last Resort! If stranded outside find a ditch and lay in it with your hands over your head.

70. Video! Tornado Footage –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VoMesUd2Qhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VoMesUd2Q

71. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

72. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

73. Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.

77. Blizzard Safety

78. #1) Do not travel

79. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside

80. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel

81. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc.

82. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck…

83. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car

84. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel

85. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

86. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

87. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

88. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

89. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

90. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home!

91. Blizzard Safety #1) Do not travel #2) Stay Inside #3) Do not travel #4) If you did travel, make sure you have warm gear, ice scrapers, food, etc. #5) When you get stuck… #6) Stay inside car #7) Do not travel #8) Run heater in car for ten minutes every hour. Make sure tailpipe is clear of snow. You should have stayed home! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL7eXnI qUV4

92. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

93. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

94. Ice Storm: A storm in which snow or rain freezes on contact, forming a coat of ice on the surfaces it touches.

96. Ice Storm Safety:

97. –Do not travel!

98. Ice Storm Safety: –Do not travel! –Create a plan for extended period without electricity.

99. Ice Storm Safety: –Do not travel! –Create a plan for extended period without electricity. –Be proactive before the storm arrives with a surplus of food, water, supplies, etc.

100. Ice Storm Safety: –Do not travel! –Create a plan for extended period without electricity. –Be proactive before the storm arrives with a surplus of food, water, supplies, etc. –If running a generator, do not run generator inside. Why?

101. Ice Storm Safety: –Do not travel! –Create a plan for extended period without electricity. –Be proactive before the storm arrives with a surplus of food, water, supplies, etc. –If running a generator, do not run generator inside. Why? Carbon monoxide poisoning.

102. Ice Storm Safety: –Do not travel! –Create a plan for extended period without electricity. –Be proactive before the storm arrives with a surplus of food, water, supplies, etc. –If running a generator, do not run generator inside. Why? Carbon monoxide poisoning.

103. Video! Ice Storm. –This is why you should not travel in an ice storm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCoxOReXlHI

104. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

105. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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111. Microburst are particularity dangerous near airports for planes during take-off and landings. (Video Optional) –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uD_eeKsrc4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uD_eeKsrc4

112. Microbust: A small, very intense downdraft that descends to the ground resulting in a strong wind divergence –http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weatherwi se/details/818/1129924 (Video)http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weatherwi se/details/818/1129924

113. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

114. Weather Phenomenon PowerPoint Presentations or other media. –Hurricanes –Tornados –Blizzard –Microburst –Thunderstorm –Ice Storm Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

115. Thunderstorm: A storm with thunder and lightning as well as heavy rain or hail

123. Hail

125. Freezing Line

127. Video: Hail Footage in Thunderstorm. –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZr8jXo1Usohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZr8jXo1Uso

137. This picture was taken just seconds before lightning killed both these two wonderful kids.

138. This picture was taken just seconds before lightning killed these two wonderful kids. Lightning is real and dangerous!

141. Lightning Safety.

142. -No place outside is safe!

143. Lightning Safety. -No place outside is safe! -If you can hear thunder you can be struck.

144. Lightning Safety. -No place outside is safe! -If you can hear thunder you can be struck. -Safe shelter is a substantial building or enclosed metal vehicle.

145. Lightning Safety. -No place outside is safe! -If you can hear thunder you can be struck. -Safe shelter is a substantial building or enclosed metal vehicle. -Remain in shelter for 30 minutes after the last thunder.

146. Lightning Safety. -No place outside is safe! -If you can hear thunder you can be struck. -Safe shelter is a substantial building or enclosed metal vehicle. -Remain in shelter for 30 minutes after the last thunder.

148. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort)

149. –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground

150. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers or…

151. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers or… Golf Courses

152. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers or.. Golf Courses. –Stay away from objects that conduct electricity.

153. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers or… Golf Courses. –Stay away from objects that conduct electricity. –Don’t use a tree for shelter.

154. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers. –Stay away from objects that conduct electricity. –Don’t use a tree for shelter. –Don’t lay flat.

155. If your stuck outside. (This is a last resort) –Avoid peaks and hills. Get to low ground –Don’t be out in the open / on ponds, lakes, rivers. –Stay away from objects that conduct electricity. –Don’t use a tree for shelter. –Don’t lay flat. Use this crouch because …

156. this is better than…

158. Video! Lightning –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_MG__53 wsMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_MG__53 wsM