Dust and Storms Possible for Phoenix Area
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Bad weather may come to Phoenix soon. Officials say there could be dust and storms.
A dust storm warning is out for many counties. A dust storm is strong wind with a lot of dust in the air.
There is also a severe thunderstorm warning. This means the storm can be very strong and dangerous.
The warning covers central Arizona. This is the middle part of the state, near Phoenix.
Officials also gave a blowing dust warning. This means strong wind can blow dust across roads.
People should be careful when they drive. Dust can make it hard to see the road.
Storms can also bring strong wind and rain very fast. People should watch the weather news.
Local officials will tell people when the storms will start. They also say how long they may last.
People in Phoenix should stay ready. They should check the news for updates about the weather.
Vocabulary8 words
- dust storm
- very strong wind with lots of dust
- severe thunderstorm
- a very strong storm with rain and wind
- central Arizona
- the middle part of Arizona state
- blowing dust
- dust moved by strong wind
- warning
- a message that tells people about danger
- isolated
- happening in only some places
- county
- a small area inside a state
- official
- a person who works for the government
Quiz
Answer key
1. Dust storm and severe thunderstorm 2. Central Arizona 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Bad weather may come to _____ soon.
A _____ warning is out for many counties.
There is also a severe _____ warning.
The warning covers _____ Arizona.
Officials also gave a blowing _____ warning.
People should be careful when they _____.
Dust can make it hard to see the _____.
Storms can also bring strong wind and _____ fast.
People in Phoenix should stay _____.
They should check the news for _____ about the weather.
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