Storms

Have some fun learning about lightning and thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Read these articles to learn about storms.

Thunder and Lightning

Read to find out what makes thunder and lightning.

What We Should Know About Thunder and Lightning

This site will tell you even more about lightning and thunder.

Lightning Storm

Look at this map to see where lightning is striking in America right now.

Questions and Answers About Lightning and Thunder

This is the place to look if you have any further questions about lightning and thunder.

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms often bring more than just lightning. Read here to find out what else may come with thunderstorms.

Tornado Photos

Let's move on to tornados. Take a look here to see some pictures of tornadoes.

Questions and Answers About Tornadoes

Where do tornadoes come from? Where do they occur? What type of damage do tornadoes cause? Can tornadoes be predicted? Read here to find the answers to these and other questions.

More Exciting Tornado Pictures

Look here to see some other pictures of tornadoes.

Hurricane Article from the World Book Encyclopedia

Now let's learn about hurricanes. This article will tell you some basic information about these storms. Read on!

Pictures of Hurricanes

Look here to see satellite photos of hurricanes.

Hurricane Videos

Here you can watch some videos of hurricanes in action.

A Hurricane Hunter's Photo Journal

A hurricnae hunter flies right into the storm. Look here to see how a hurricane appears from a hurricane hunter's point of view.

Storm Safety

Storms can be scary. Learn here how you can be safe should you be caught in a storm.

Author: Joan Thompson - Email jthompson-harris@graniteschools.org