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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms . What is a thunderstorm?. A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. Lightning is a bright flash of electricity made by a thunderstorm. Every thunderstorm has lightning. Thunder is caused by lightning.

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Thunderstorms

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  1. Thunderstorms

  2. What is a thunderstorm? • A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. • Lightning is a bright flash of electricity made by a thunderstorm. Every thunderstorm has lightning.

  3. Thunder is caused by lightning. • We see lightning before we hear thunder because light travels faster than sound. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP_ZCssCySw

  4. What is hail? • Hailare pieces of ice falling from the sky. They sometimes fall during thunderstorms.

  5. When do thunderstorms happen? • Can happen all year • At any time of day or night • Most likely to happen during spring and summer months • Most likely to happen during afternoon and evening hours

  6. Thunderstorm Safety • If you hear thunder, go inside! • The best place to go is a car or sturdy building. • If you can’t get inside, stay away from trees and crouch down. • Stay away from water, whether you are inside or outside. Do not use computers or telephones during a storm.

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