Spring Weather Emergencies
Thunderstorms have the potential to become severe with little to no warning. Many threats occur during a thunderstorm.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Recognize types of thunderstorms.
Explain the dangers of flash floods.
Determine how hail is formed.
Differentiate between tornadoes and damaging winds.
Relate statistics related to lightning.
Relate proper instructions for callers during thunderstorms.
Course Information
Learning Objectives
Spring Weather Emergencies Worksheet
Introduction.pdf
Warning, Watch, Advisory, Outlook
Knowledge Checkpoint
Thunderstorms.pdf
Types of Clouds
Video Transcript: How do Thunderstorms Form
How Do Thunderstorms Form?
Knowledge Checkpoint
Tornadoes.pdf
Video Transcript: 911 Dispatch Calls from May 20
911 Dispatch calls from May 20th
Knowledge Checkpoint
Damaging Wind.pdf
Video Transcript: Tornado v Straight Line Winds
Tornado v Straight Line Winds
Amarillo Wind Storm Call Statistics
Flash Floods.pdf
The Dangers of Flash Flooding
Dashcam Texas school bus swept away by floodwaters
Knowledge Checkpoint