Weather Events and Emergency Preparedness Vocabulary

Flashcards for vocabulary related to weather events and emergency preparedness.

Blizzard

A severe snowstorm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

Drought

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Flood

An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

Heatwave

A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.

Hailstorm

A storm with heavy hail.

Lightning

A sudden spark of electricity in the atmosphere.

Sandstorm

A storm with strong winds carrying sand through the air.

Tornado

A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Tropical Storm

A localized, very intense low-pressure wind system, forming over tropical oceans.

Hurricane

A severe tropical cyclone, typically with torrential rain and sustained winds.

Speed

The rate at which someone or something moves.

Emergency

A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

Plan

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Evacuate

To leave a dangerous place.

Shelter

A place providing temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

Supplies

Necessary items needed for a specific purpose.

Torch

A portable battery-operated electric lamp.