Weather Forecasting & Safety
Ask questions to learn what weather forecasting is for and how people prepare for and respond to severe weather
What a learner can do afterwards
- Explain that weather forecasts help people plan and stay safe
- Describe how people prepare for at least two types of severe weather (storm, flood, heat wave, blizzard)
- Ask relevant questions about weather hazards and find answers from appropriate sources
1 · Read
A weather forecast tells us what weather may come, such as rain, snow, or heat. It helps us plan and get ready. Forecasts can change as we learn more about the weather, so check for updates with a grown-up.
Before a storm, Mia's family gets drinking water, a flashlight, and spare batteries ready. A grown-up handles the batteries. To count supplies, count each item once. The last number tells how many there are.
A thunderstorm can bring lightning. If you hear thunder outside, go inside a sturdy, fully enclosed building, such as a house or school, right away. Tell a grown-up. Sheds and open-sided shelters are not safe from lightning. Stay away from windows. Do not wait for rain or stand under a tree. Follow local safety instructions.
A heat wave brings very hot weather for several days. Leo's family drinks water and spends time in a cool building. They rest from outdoor play. Shade can help outside, but it may not be cool enough during a heat wave.
A blizzard has strong winds blowing snow. It can be hard to see outside. Before it arrives, families get food and warm blankets ready. Children stay indoors with a grown-up and follow local safety instructions.
Ask a grown-up, 'Where should we go?' or 'What should we do now?' Check the latest alerts from your local weather service together. These alerts give safety instructions. Follow them even if a friend says the danger is over. If officials tell your family to leave, go with your grown-up.
Check forecasts with a grown-up. Follow local safety instructions and check for updates.
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More to read
A new plan for the park
Mia wants to visit the park tomorrow. Her dad checks the forecast with her. A storm may arrive during their visit.
They choose an indoor activity instead. Before they leave home, they check the forecast again. Weather information can change, and their plan can change too.
Questions about a warning
Ravi hears his teacher say there is a weather warning. He asks, 'What should we do now?'
His teacher checks the latest local weather alert and explains the instructions. Ravi can ask another question if he does not understand. A grown-up helps him find information about the danger and what to do.
Know the family plan
Before severe weather arrives, a grown-up explains the family's plan. The child can ask, 'Where will we go? Who will come with me?'
Different dangers can need different plans. Sometimes local officials tell families to stay sheltered. Sometimes they tell families to leave. Children follow those instructions with their grown-up. Building a storm shelter is a job for trained adults.
Before a trip in snow
Snow is forecast for the day of Leo's trip. His grown-up checks the weather alert and road information from the local road authority.
A closed road is not a route to use. The grown-up may change the trip or wait for safer conditions. Leo stays with his grown-up and follows the plan. Children do not need to check roads or choose a driving route themselves.
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