Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida
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A big storm called Hurricane Isaias has hit Florida. People say it is life-threatening. This means it can hurt or kill people.
The storm came onto land in Florida. This is called a landfall. It happens when a storm from the sea moves onto land.
Isaias is a hurricane. A hurricane is a very strong storm with wind and rain. Hurricanes can break houses and trees.
The storm will also move to other places. These are Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. People there must also be careful.
Officials want people to stay safe. They tell people to listen to news about the storm. This helps people know what to do.
Vocabulary5 words
- storm
- bad weather with strong wind and rain
- life-threatening
- can kill or badly hurt someone
- land
- the dry part of the Earth, not the sea
- landfall
- when a storm from the sea reaches land
- hurricane
- a very big, strong storm with wind and rain
Quiz
Answer key
1. A big, dangerous storm 2. Florida 3. False
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A big _____ called Hurricane Isaias has hit Florida. People say it is _____. This means it can hurt or kill people.
The storm came onto _____ in Florida. This is called a _____. It happens when a storm from the sea moves onto land.
Isaias is a _____. A hurricane is a very strong storm with wind and rain. Hurricanes can break houses and trees.
The storm will also move to other places. These are _____, Georgia, and Louisiana. People there must also be careful.
Officials want people to stay _____. They tell people to listen to news about the storm. This helps people know what to do.
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