Severe Weather Academy

Learn about nature's most powerful forces. Understand how severe weather forms, stay safe, and become weather-wise.

Explore Severe Weather Events

Click on any weather event below to learn about formation, safety tips, historical events, and statistics.

🌀Hurricane
A powerful rotating storm system with winds exceeding 74 mph (119 km/h), forming over warm ocean waters.
Danger Level: 5/5

Season

June 1 - November 30 (Atlantic Hurricane Season)

Common Locations

Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico

🌪️Tornado
A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of extreme destruction.
Danger Level: 5/5

Season

March - June (peak season), but can occur year-round

Common Locations

Tornado Alley (Central USA), Dixie Alley (Southeast USA)

🌊Flash Flood
Rapid flooding of low-lying areas caused by intense rainfall, storm surge, or dam failure.
Danger Level: 4/5

Season

Spring and summer (heavy rain season), but can occur anytime

Common Locations

River valleys, Urban areas

⚡Severe Thunderstorm
Powerful storms with lightning, heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and sometimes tornadoes.
Danger Level: 4/5

Season

Spring through early fall, peak in summer

Common Locations

Tropical and subtropical regions, Central USA

❄️Blizzard
Severe winter storm with strong winds (35+ mph), heavy snow, and low visibility lasting at least 3 hours.
Danger Level: 4/5

Season

November through March (winter months)

Common Locations

Northern USA, Canada

🔥Heat Wave
Prolonged period of excessively hot weather, typically with high humidity, posing serious health risks.
Danger Level: 3/5

Season

Summer months (June - August in Northern Hemisphere)

Common Locations

Southern USA, Mediterranean

💡 Remember: The best way to stay safe during severe weather is to stay informed, have an emergency plan, and always follow official warnings and evacuation orders.