10/8: Hurricane Milton Research

What is the name of the hurricane predicted to hit Florida this week?

(Hint: not Helene)

This upcoming hurricane is one of the strongest ever recorded. Which "category" does this make it?

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Look up the definition of "Cone of Uncertainty", in a hurricane. Paste the definition below.

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Right now, does it seem like Hurricane Milton will hit Georgia?

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Look at this house. Why do you believe it is built like this?

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When the center of a hurricane, or its eye, moves over land:

Despite the yearly hurricanes, Florida is a successful state with a strong economy and population.

Why do you think this is?

(Hint: are they more prepared than other states?)

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The National _______ Service is a federal agency that provides weather forecasts, warnings, and other weather-related information to the public and organizations.

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Practice your weather voice! Read the following:

"THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

IN CHARLESTON HAS ISSUED A

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

FOR PORTIONS OF EFFINGHAM COUNTY"

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There is a difference between a WATCH and a WARNING.

Which of the following is when there is a CHANCE a weather event will occur, but the timing and guarantee are uncertain?

• Watch

• Warning

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