Examples of thunderstorm in a Sentence
There are thunderstorms in the forecast.
The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
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During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper atmospheric layers.
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Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The severe thunderstorms could continue into July 29, bringing havoc to morning commutes in Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis, AccuWeather said.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Extreme heat and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rain are forecast to continue in Greater Cincinnati.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The severe thunderstorms could continue into July 29, bringing havoc to morning commutes in Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis, AccuWeather said.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Extreme heat and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rain are forecast to continue in Greater Cincinnati.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 July 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstorm. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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thunderstorm
noun
thun·der·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm 
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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