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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

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Quiz

1. What is Hurricane Isaias?
2. Where did the hurricane make landfall?
3. True or False: The storm will only affect Florida.

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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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