weather bureau

noun

: a bureau engaged in the collection of weather reports as a basis for weather predictions, storm warnings, and the compiling of statistical records

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When the front wall passed, residents of Miami took to the streets, thinking the storm was over, reported the then-head of the Miami weather bureau, Richard Grey. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 Japan's weather bureau also announced July 10 that there is a 40% chance of La Niña emerging in the fall. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 July 2025 The national weather bureau has an alphabetical list of names for storm systems which repeats every four years. Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025 The country faces an average of 20 tropical cyclones per year, according to the national weather bureau. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for weather bureau

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weather bureau was in 1871

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“Weather bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20bureau. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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