2015 Guide

Severe Weather Crossword
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Across:
2. A violently rotating column of air with circulation reaching the ground. It nearly
always starts as a funnel cloud and may be accompanied by a loud roaring noise.
7. A tropical cyclone in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific,
which the maximum sustained surface wind is 64 knots (74 mph) or greater.
8. A visible electrical discharge produced by a thunderstorm.
9. This is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent,
or has a very high probability of occurring.
10. An accurate measure of how hot it really feels. When the Relative Humidity (RH) is
added to the actual air temperature.
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Down:
1. Any high flow, overflow, or inundation by water which causes or threatens damage.
3. A narow, powerful current of water that runs perpendicular to the beach, out into
the ocean.
4. This is issued when the risk of hazardous weather has increased significantly, but its
occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough
lead time so that individuals in the area can review plans and take any necessary action.
5. When the surface air temperature is expected to be 32°F or below over a widespread
area for a significant period of time.
6. A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
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