Storm Austen Brings Weather Change to Europe
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A new weather system called Storm Austen is approaching Europe, bringing a major change in conditions.
According to weather reports, the storm will bring thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind, and a sharp fall in temperatures.
Austen has been described as an extratropical cyclone, a large weather system that develops in cooler regions rather than the tropics. These storms can bring sudden and dramatic weather changes.
Despite the strong storm, forecasters say Italy is expected to remain largely shielded from its worst effects. This means the country may avoid the most severe impacts, even as the weather shifts.
Weather experts have not given exact dates yet, but they are closely monitoring the storm's trajectory and strength.
In the coming days, many areas are likely to see cooler air, stronger winds and a higher chance of rain or storms. People are advised to keep checking updated forecasts as the situation develops.
This kind of sudden autumn weather change is common in Europe, as cold air begins moving in after warmer summer months. Storm Austen appears to mark one of the first major shifts of the season.
Vocabulary7 words
- Storm
- very bad weather with strong wind and rain
- thunderstorms
- storms with loud noise and lightning
- gusts
- sudden strong bursts of wind
- extratropical cyclone
- a large storm system that forms outside tropical areas
- shielded
- protected from something harmful
- trajectory
- the path something follows as it moves
- forecasts
- predictions about future weather
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1. An extratropical cyclone 2. Thunderstorms, strong wind and falling temperatures 3. It will remain largely protected
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A new weather system called Storm _____ is approaching Europe.
The storm will bring thunderstorms, strong _____ of wind.
Austen has been described as an extratropical _____.
These storms can bring sudden and _____ weather changes.
Italy is expected to remain largely _____ from its worst effects.
Weather experts are closely monitoring the storm's _____.
Many areas are likely to see cooler air and stronger _____.
People are advised to keep checking updated _____.
This kind of sudden autumn weather change is common in _____.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a sudden change in weather like this? What happened?
- Why do you think storms are given names?
- How do you usually prepare for storms or bad weather?
- Do you think weather forecasts are generally reliable? Why or why not?
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