Clouds cover the sky. Wind howls. Rain pours. These can all happen during a storm. A storm is a type of weather. Some storms are extreme. Learn about four types of storms.
Thunderstorm
During a thunderstorm, the sky is dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder cracks. Boom! Heavy rain falls.
Hurricane
This storm happens near oceans. High winds can cause damage. Rain can cause flooding.
Blizzard
A blizzard brings heavy snowfall. There are high winds. During a blizzard, it is hard to see through the snow.
Tornado
A tornado is a spinning funnel of wind. It spins very fast. It stretches from a cloud to the ground. It can cause a lot of damage.
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