A violent storm raged toward the island.
Dark clouds choked the sky, lightning flashed, and thunder boomed.
The wind whipped the trees, and the roar of crashing waves echoed from the beach.
Julia and Jasmine woke, trembling in terror as they watched the storm outside.
Now, my biggest worry was hypothermia.
This tropical island is warm enough that even late at night, finding shelter from the wind should prevent hypothermia.
But a storm changed everything.
Storms are caused by high-pressure systems and bring widespread rain, strong winds, and lower temperatures.
Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts can be caught in sudden storms and experience dangerous drops in temperature, leading to hypothermia and even death.
Before the rain hit, we gathered what dry leaves and branches we could
