National Geographic
National Geographic: Weather
One of the first things you probably do every morning is look out the window to see what the weather is like. Looking outside and listening to the day's forecast helps you decide what clothes you will wear and maybe even what you will do...
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The Learning Network: Lightning
This site provides a brief overview of facts and information about what lightning is. Examines fact from fiction about lightning.
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Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
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Nasa: Web Weather for Kids: Weather Safety
This resource has safety suggestions for floods, hurricanes, thunderstorm and cold weather.
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Snaith Primary School: Settings: Lightning Storm
A color photograph by Tony Newlin of lightning streaking from the sky to the ground, trees, and houses below.
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The Arizona Monsoon
This site explains the monsoon pattern that affects Arizona. It explains the cause of a monsoon and lists some of the monsoon data gathered since 1896. It also has some safety information related to lightning.