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thunderstorm

[thuhn-der-stawrm] / ˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm /


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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

The fires have become so extreme they have created their own giant fire thunderstorm.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

While thunderstorms are common in the region of this fire, thunderstorm conditions after three successive heatwaves is a new combination.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

It was getting late, the summer evening was fading, and the old bus shelter felt musty and damp after a recent thunderstorm.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

French authorities issued an orange alert for thunderstorms in large parts of the country's south-west, which have already been hit by power outages and transport disruptions.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

During Thursday morning, northern England and north Wales will bear the brunt of the thunderstorms.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Dry weather will return Monday before possible thunderstorms late Tuesday and into Wednesday, forecasters said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Thor for thunderstorms, shrieking Sirens to explain shipwrecks, the abduction of Persephone the reason behind the bleakness of winter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

I would snuggle into Papa’s arms when harmattan thunderstorms raged outside, flinging mangoes against the window netting and making the electric wires hit each other and spark bright orange flames.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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