Severe Weather Events

To stay safe during a thunderstorm, you should ____________.

• Go Inside

• Stay Outside

• Call a friend

• Call your parents

Which answer choice best describes a thunderstorm?

• a rain shower that lasts a few minutes

• a swirling cloud of dust and wind

• storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds

• a strong windstorm that travels over a long distance

Which answer choice best describes a tornado?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• rain with hail, sleet, or snow

• severe storm found above warm ocean water

To stay safe from a tornado, you should ____________.

• leave your home so you stay safe

• stand outside and watch the storm

• go to a basement or inside room where there are no windows

• listen to news reports

To stay safe during a derecho, you should ___________.

• leave your home so you can stay safe

• stay inside and off roads

• go to a basement right away

• tape or board up windows and put outside items indoors

Which answer choice best describes a derecho?

• a strong windstorm that travels straight over a long distance

• a severe storm with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

• a severe storm that occurs in cold places with snow and wind

• a storm above warm ocean water

Which answer choice best describes a hurricane?

• a strong windstorm that travels for a long distance

• a severe storm with rotating winds that forms over land

• a winter storms with snow, ice, and strong winds

• a large storm with strong wind and heavy rains above warm ocean water

To stay safe during a hurricane, you should _____________.

• People prepare for heavy rain and strong winds and may be asked to leave their homes to stay safe.

• People listen to news reports and roads and airports may close during this storm.

• People go to a basement right away or an inside room with no windows.

• People go inside or stay away from trees and water.

Which answer choice best describes a winter storm?

• a short rain shower

• heavy snow, wind, and ice that may cause power outages and closed roads

• severe storm with rotating winds and forms over land

• large storm with strong winds and heavy rains

To stay safe during a winter storm, you should ____________.

• gather emergency supplies in case you need to leave home

• go to an inside room with no windows

• tape or board up windows

• stay inside and off roads