To sign *storm*, hold both hands up in front of you with your fingers spread and slightly curved. Move both hands back and forth in a chaotic, sweeping motion, as if they are violent winds blowing. Be sure to use an intense facial expression, such as puffing your cheeks or squinting, to show the severity of the weather.
Sign 'storm' with large, intense movements, followed by 'arrive' and 'tonight'.
Establish the context by signing 'storm', then sign 'electricity' and 'off' to explain what happened.
Sign 'my dog', then 'scared', and finish with the sign for 'storm'.
Sign 'storm' with large, intense movements, followed by 'arrive' and 'tonight'.
Establish the context by signing 'storm', then sign 'electricity' and 'off' to explain what happened.
Sign 'my dog', then 'scared', and finish with the sign for 'storm'.
No, 'storm' is a general term. 'Hurricane' and 'tornado' have their own specific signs that mimic their unique weather patterns, such as spinning index fingers for a tornado.
In ASL, you adjust the intensity of the sign. For a severe storm, make your hand movements larger and more aggressive, and use a more intense facial expression.
Yes! To specify a snowstorm, you would first sign 'snow' and then follow it immediately with the sign for 'storm'.
