2. What is Severe Weather?

4. Hurricanes

6. Hurricanes:
A low pressure system with winds blowing counterclockwise in speeds in excess of 74 mph.
Hurricane season from June 1 to November 30

7. Form at low latitudes over warm, tropical water (off the coast of Africa)
Lose their energy as they come onto land

8. Long island history The Long Island Express (1938): Cat 3
The Great Atlantic Hurricane (1944): Cat 4
Carol (1954): Cat 3
Donna (1960) Cat 3
Gloria (1985) Cat 1

9. FYI!!!!!! Long Island is brushed every 6 years
Long Island has a direct hit every 28 years
Last one……Tropical Storm Charley in 2004
Next predicted brush with fate……
2010

10. TORNADOES

12. What are Tornadoes?
Low pressure systems that form when warm, moist (mT) air collides with cold, dry air (cP)
Produce funnel shaped clouds

13. Winds blow counterclockwise in speeds from mph 40 -318 mph
Destruction is sudden and unpredictable

14. A tornado warning is issued …..how do you prepare?
You live on the coast….how do you prepare for a hurricane?
A hurricane is a few days away…..how do you prevent damage from occurring?
You live in Kansas…how do you prepare for a tornado? 14

15. What to do???? A hurricane is coming...
Hurricanes could affect your area….
Stock up on bottled water and non-perishable items
Have batteries, candles and flashlights
Have a generator handy
Have an evacuation route prepared
Build house with hurricane proof materials
Board up the windows
Tie down any loose outside objects
Stock up on non-perishable items
Evacuate to higher ground 15

16. And……….. A tornado warning is issued… You live in tornado alley…..
Move to the center of your house away from windows
Move to a basement or storm cellar
If in a field….crouch down low in a ditch
Have non-perishable food items ready
Have candles, batteries and flashlights
Build your house with tornado resistant materials
Have a storm cellar installed 16