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A Dust Storm Before the Sky Show

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A Dust Storm Before the Sky Show

Use a weather forecast to help families stay safe.

An Early Weather Message

Listen to the passage. Use the weather message to answer.

Plans at the Desert Sky Center

At a desert sky center, families plan to look through telescopes outside this afternoon. In the morning, a worker hears a weather forecast on the radio: “Strong winds may blow thick dust here this afternoon.” The sky is clear now. Thick dust can make it hard to see and breathe. The center has a sturdy building with a room away from windows. Adults can hear weather updates on a radio inside.

1.
What does this forecast warn about?
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2.
The sky is clear. Why use the forecast now?
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3.
How can adults get new weather reports while staying inside?
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4.
Why should families walk into the building before thick dust arrives?
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5.
A family is getting ready to come. Which message would help them prepare?
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Listen and Respond

Listen for new weather messages. Choose safer actions.

Before families arrive, a new weather report says the dust storm may come sooner than expected.
6.
What should the workers do with this new report?
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7.
The dust storm has arrived. Sort these choices for the families.
8.
The wind sounds quieter. No adult has said it is safe outside. What should a child do?
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9.
How did hearing the forecast early help the families? Tell one way.