Severe Weather

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What is the tornado season in the United States?

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April to June is considered tornado season in the United States.

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What scale is used to measure tornado damage?

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The Fujita Scale is used to rate tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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How are hurricanes classified?

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Hurricanes are classified primarily by their wind speed.

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What is a common path for lightning?

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Lightning can travel from cloud to ground, ground to cloud, and cloud to cloud.

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Which weather phenomenon causes the most deaths annually?

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Flash floods are responsible for more deaths per year than tornadoes, hurricanes, or lightning.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is 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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Tornadoes typically form in severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson Scale categorizes hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds.

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What is a flash flood?

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

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What is the difference between a watch and a warning in weather alerts?

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A watch indicates that conditions are favorable for severe weather, while a warning means severe weather is occurring or imminent.