Weatherthings
Storms: high wind, snow storms, tornadoes
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Weatherthings
Storms: hurricanes
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
SciShow Kids
What is a Tornado?
Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful forces -- see where they come from, how fast they go, and how scientists study them!
Kids Learning Videos
Hurricanes - Learning about Hurricanes for kids and children
A hurricane is a huge storm with powerful winds and lots of rain. They can be up to 600 miles across, and make a spiraling shape. Hurricanes are formed over water in tropical areas, and use warm water as energy. They can move 10-20 miles...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Ivan
A history of the devasting 2004 hurricane that struck the Alabama coast.
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Hurricane Forecasting
For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...
Curated Video
Understanding Hurricanes and Clouds: Forces of Nature in the Sky
This video discusses hurricanes and clouds, explaining the characteristics and formation of hurricanes, as well as why clouds float and how they are made up of water droplets. It highlights the dangers of hurricanes, the importance of...
Science360
Doppler on Wheels--the biggest dish on the road!
For nearly a decade, with support from the National Science Foundation, Doppler on Wheels (DOW) has been doing its best work in dangerous weather, driving into the eye of the storm to gather scientific data about wind, rain and snow that...
Visual Learning Systems
Types of Storms and Their Characteristics
This video provides an overview of different types of storms, including snowstorms, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. It explains the characteristics and formation of each type of storm, highlighting their destructive potential...
Science360
Doppler on Wheels the biggest 'dish' on the road! - Science Nation
For nearly a decade, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Doppler on Wheels (DOW) has been doing its best work in dangerous weather, driving into the eye of the storm to gather scientific data about wind, rain and...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta
Louisiana was struck by two hurricanes within six weeks in 2020. Hurricane Laura was a powerful Category 4. Hurricane Delta was a Category 2. The two hurricanes made landfall in almost the same location. Combined, they took dozens of...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Irma - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Intense Hurricane Irma made 7 different landfalls in 2017 and became one of the most expensive hurricanes in the last hundred years, moving from the Caribbean to the Bahamas to the United States. Dozens of people were killed by the storm...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Dorian - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Dorian was the most powerful storm known ever to hit the Bahamas. Dorian remained over the northern Bahamas for more than two days as a category five storm. It tied for the second most powerful hurricane in the Atlantic as it...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Harvey - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Harvey rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2017, before making landfall in Texas, as one the strongest hurricanes there in over 50 years. The high wind quickly faded after landfall, but the rain continued as the storm...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Michael - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
Hurricane Michael was a late-season storm in 2018 that grew to become the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the central Florida Panhandle. After landfall as a Category 4 storm, it remained a major hurricane, moving into Georgia....
Weatherthings
Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian was a powerful, devastating and deadly storm, especially for Florida, in 2022. With wind over 150mph, rain over 20” in some areas, and storm surge over 12 feet, Ian impacted millions of people, while taking over 150 lives....
Weatherthings
Storms: rain, floods, flash floods
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Weatherthings
Storms: Weather jokes and credits
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Weatherthings
Storms: storm safety, storm information, storm ingredients
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Weatherthings
Storms: lightning and thunder
Children on a playground use creativity and their imaginations to simulate the many different types of storms found on Earth. From thunderstorms to wind storms, to snow storms and rain storms, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the children...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Summer Weather
Learn about why thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena typically form during the summer.
Visual Learning Systems
Weather in Action: Storms
This video examines the forces creating weather. The way in which atmospheric conditions and patterns cause changes in the weather is explained. Instruction on how to use a weather map and how we can predict tomorrow's weather is...
Curated Video
Types of Severe Weather
“Types of Severe Weather” describes weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, dust storms, and northeasters.
Curated Video
Hazardous Weather Solution
“Hazardous Weather Solution” discusses the damage that can result from common natural disasters, including hurricanes, blizzards, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.