Severe Weather Preparedness

What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 105 mph

• 200 mph

Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm if you want stay safe?

• stay inside

• go swimming

• stay away from trees

• stay away from water

A family moves to the inner most room in their home, away from windows, and uses a mattress as a cover. What type of severe weather are they trying to escape?

• drought

• flood

• tornado

• blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A student learns not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. Why should the student listen to this advice?

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form hail that can cause injury.

• Thunderstorms have heavy rains that can cause flooding.

• Thunderstorms have lightning that can strike tall objects.

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form tornadoes that can lift dust and debris.

Tornadoes with a wind speed of 207-318 mph occur frequently in the United States. How can a person in a house best stay safe during severe tornadoes?

• Lock all the doors and windows in the house.

• Place a smoke detector in every room of the house.

• Take shelter in a room with heavy furniture and access to water.

• Take shelter in a room without windows below ground level.

The table lists a weather condition, its effects, and the safety measures recommended during the weather condition. Which weather condition is described?

• earthquake

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A student observes a picture of a storm that has a funnel-shaped cloud, as shown.

If unable to find shelter, which location is most  secure when such a storm strikes?

• inside a car

• near a window

• in an open area

• in a low-lying ditch

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measure should people who reside in the area follow?

• Stay near windows.

• Stay out of water.

• Take shelter under trees.

• Do not enter enclosed buildings.

What is the primary purpose of a weather radio during severe weather events?

• To listen to music

• To receive emergency alerts

• To communicate with family

• To check the time

Which of the following is a key component of a family emergency plan for severe weather?

• Having a designated meeting place

• Buying extra groceries

• Watching the weather channel

• Ignoring weather warnings