Hurricane Lowell Turns Toward Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell has made its final turn toward Hawaii, and the islands are now preparing for possible impacts.
The storm has shifted direction and is now moving north, bringing it closer to the Hawaiian Islands.
Officials have issued hurricane warnings for parts of Hawaii, meaning hurricane conditions are expected soon.
Kauai County has been placed under a hurricane watch, which means hurricane conditions are possible in the area.
The county is also under a tropical storm warning, meaning strong winds and heavy rain are expected there.
Residents across the islands are being told to brace for the storm's arrival.
Hurricanes can bring dangerous winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and large ocean waves.
Local authorities are working to make sure communities are ready for possible storm damage.
People are being encouraged to follow official updates and safety instructions closely.
Storms like Lowell can change direction and strength, so conditions may still shift before it reaches Hawaii.
Vocabulary10 words
- hurricane
- a very powerful storm with strong winds
- hurricane warning
- an alert that a hurricane will arrive very soon
- hurricane watch
- an alert that a hurricane could possibly happen
- tropical storm warning
- an alert about strong wind and rain coming soon
- brace
- to prepare carefully for something difficult
- impacts
- the effects or results of an event
- authorities
- people or groups in charge, like government officials
- flooding
- when water covers land that is usually dry
- county
- an area of land inside a state, with its own local government
- residents
- people who live in a certain place
Quiz
Answer key
1. Turned north toward Hawaii 2. A hurricane is possible in the area 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Hurricane Lowell has made its final turn toward Hawaii, and the islands are now preparing for possible _____.
The storm has shifted direction and is now moving _____, bringing it closer to the Hawaiian Islands.
Officials have issued hurricane _____ for parts of Hawaii, meaning hurricane conditions are expected soon.
Kauai County has been placed under a hurricane _____, which means hurricane conditions are possible in the area.
The county is also under a tropical storm _____, meaning strong winds and heavy rain are expected there.
Residents across the islands are being told to _____ for the storm's arrival.
Hurricanes can bring dangerous winds, heavy rainfall, _____, and large ocean waves.
Local _____ are working to make sure communities are ready for possible storm damage.
People are being encouraged to follow official updates and safety instructions closely.
Storms like Lowell can change direction and strength, so conditions may still shift before it reaches Hawaii.
Discussion questions
- Why is it important for officials to issue warnings before a hurricane arrives?
- How do you think communities can best prepare for a storm like Lowell?
- What kinds of dangers can hurricanes bring to islands?
- Have you ever experienced a big storm? What was it like?
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