Word of the Day: Storm
When a weather system produces large amounts of rain, wind, thunder, lightning, or snow, we use the word “storm.”
- Weather forecasters are able to predict storms through information gathered from weather satellites.
- Big storms produce thunder and lightning.
- When precipitation from a storm is in the form of water, we call it a rain storm.
- If the rain freezes as it falls, this is called “freezing rain.”
- Some storms produce large balls of ice–even when it’s warm outside. This is called “hail.” Hailstorms are common in the United States during the spring and the summer.
- When precipitation is in the form of ice or snow, we say it’s a snowstorm.
- Some storms are very powerful. When a funnel cloud touches down on the ground, the storm becomes a tornado.
- Hurricanes affect coastal areas. Strong wind, rain, and storm surge bring a lot of water to areas along the shoreline.
- Storms can produce very large and dangerous waves.
- If the ground can’t absorb the water that falls, this results in a flood.
- Severe storms often result in the loss of electrical power. This is called a power outage or a blackout.
- Power companies work very hard to restore electricity to homes and business that are without power following a storm.
Essential English Dictionary
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