Hazardous Weather

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What is extreme weather?

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Extreme weather is weather that leads to hazards or dangerous conditions that threaten safety.

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What is weather?

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Weather is what it is like outside on any day. It can change from day to day.

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What is the greatest hazard from a tornado?

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The greatest hazard from a tornado is destructive winds.

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What extreme weather condition forms over the ocean?

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A hurricane is an extreme weather condition that forms over the ocean.

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What is climate?

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Climate is what the weather is like over a long period of time.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a water shortage.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern.