In class we have been studying the weather and weather disasters.  Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms can affect our homes, our safety, and the foods we eat.  We also have explored the science of weather forecasting. For this project, you are to gather information from the  resources below  regarding the following topics:

• The causes/formation of severe weather conditions
• The dangers associated with each
• Precautions that should be taken

• Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory – Learn more about hurricanes form this national Web site.
• USA Today Hurricane Information – USA Today provides a great deal of information at this web site.  Be sure to spend some time here.
• USA Today A Close up View of Tornadoes – Learn about tornado alley and how the winds in a tornado compare to the winds in a hurricane.

Additional Resources

• National Severe Storms Laboratory
• Storm Prediction Center

• The Weather Channel