thunderstorm
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I got to see what a Northeast thunderstorm was like and see the big hill that kids slide down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
She emerged from the reggaeton thunderstorm that hijacked the planet, but then guided it smoothly into a different aesthetic territory, far away from the movement’s misogynistic toxicity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, a yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for Northern Ireland until 06:00 on Friday, while rain is forecast for much of Scotland.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The thunderstorm had passed, but the rain poured steadily down.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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Precipitation peaks in winter, potentially bringing flooding and coastal erosion to California and severe thunderstorms to Gulf states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Severe convective storms are damaging storms that can include thunderstorms with lightning, tornadoes or destructive winds, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
There were light thunderstorms and gusting winds in Miami at the time of the incident, the site says.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But thunderstorms can move quickly and, according to Prof Guy Gratton, an expert in aeronautics at Cranfield University, these systems are essentially "tactical rather than strategic".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It was a muggy, overcast night, with the feeling of thunderstorms in the air, but as long as it wasn’t raining, Alex enjoyed the walk.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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