hurricane crossword

3. Track The predicted path a storm will take.
4. Overflow of water onto normally dry land.
5. Intensification A quick increase in a hurricane's strength.
11. Winds Winds that are continuously measured over a period.
12. A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure.
16. Pressure The weight of air above us, which affects storm formation.
17. The strength or severity of a hurricane.
19. A strong wind, typically between 34-40 knots.
20. A catastrophic event causing significant damage or disruption.
21. Relating to warm, moist regions where hurricanes form.
22. A prediction about future weather conditions.
24. When a hurricane makes contact with land.
25. The calm center of a hurricane.

1. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds.
2. A type of cloud associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.
6. A downward current of air in a storm or thunderstorm.
7. A brief, strong burst of wind.
8. A tropical storm in the Northwest Pacific.
9. The area surrounding the eye of a hurricane, containing the strongest winds.
10. The distance over water that wind blows to generate waves.
13. The process of moving people away from dangerous areas.
14. An alert issued when severe weather is imminent.
15. Surge A rise in sea level due to a storm's winds.
18. Depression An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with low pressure.
23. Weather Extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tornadoes.