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thunderstorm

[thuhn-der-stawrm] / ˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm /


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Some worked 30-hour shifts in triple-digit heat and a flash heavy thunderstorm Friday evening as the celebration continued into the early hours of Saturday morning, keeping personnel on site through sunrise.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

And, during the group stage here, France’s win over Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed for 2 hours and 11 minutes because of a major thunderstorm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

In Fort Lauderdale, that downtime was spent cycling in and around their luxurious beach hotel and playing a high-end golf course - the PGA National - before a thunderstorm cut the round short.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

The 30th edition of the Garorock music festival in Marmande just south of Bordeaux was called off Sunday after the prefecture issued a thunderstorm warning.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Then Eric’s hard drive got wrecked during a thunderstorm, when rain poured in on it through an open window.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

The Red Sox-Orioles matchup planned on Tuesday at Fenway Park was postponed because of heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Boston area.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

However, some experts contend that area thunderstorms on Saturday might help alleviate and disperse the worst of the concerns.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

It will also bring the threat of severe thunderstorms, which could also affect parts of New England.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Heat domes can cause "dry thunderstorms," in which rain evaporates before hitting the ground and lightning strikes are liable to trigger wildfires, as much of the western United States is already experiencing drought conditions.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

It was a dark night, with heavy thunderstorms and low clouds, and the Maddox immediately began evasive action, zigzagging through the heavy rain and turbulent seas.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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