A hurricane forms over warm ocean waters near the equator when a tropical storm moves over an area of rising warm air. Hurricanes bring heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes snow. To stay safe during a hurricane, people should stay away from windows and doors, have safety equipment accessible, make sure flashlights are within reach, and avoid rising flood waters.

2. A hurricane is a tropical
storm with heavy rain, gale
force winds and even snow.

3. How do hurricanes form?
A hurricane begins over an ocean, about
50 to 100 kilometres north or south of
the equator. It forms when a tropical
storms moves over an area of rising
warm air. The water must be 30 or more
degrees.

4. 1. Stay away from windows and doors
2. Have safety equipment.
3. Make sure flashlights are within reach
4. Stay away from rising water
Do not do
this in a
hurricane!

6. 1 Google
2 Howling Hurricanes
3 Hurricanes and Tornadoes