Severe Weather

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What is the lowest air pressure during a tornado?

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Inside the Tornado

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When does tornado season occur?

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April-June

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Which areas are most likely to experience flash floods?

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Mountainous Regions

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When is hurricane season?

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June-November

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What is the relationship between the sight of lightning and the sound of thunder?

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Every 5 seconds = 1 mile

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

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Warm, moist air at the surface and cool, dry air aloft.

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What scale is used to measure tornado intensity?

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).

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What is a flash flood?

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A sudden and intense flood that occurs within six hours of heavy rainfall.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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Hurricanes are large storm systems that form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, more localized storms that form over land.