thunderstorm
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A bad thunderstorm can knock out the lights to half the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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
A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning remains in force across northern England and north Wales until 10:00 BST on Thursday.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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
You will be relieved to know that the eternal thunderstorm that once lived in my chest has finally eased.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
That brings more rain and storms to the southern U.S., flooding and coastal erosion to California, and severe thunderstorms to the Gulf states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
More thunderstorms could wash over the area on Thursday, the National Weather Service’s San Diego office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 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
Thanks to severe thunderstorms, I spent the whole flight gripping my seat, worrying that I was going to plummet to my death.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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