Examples of thunderstorm in a Sentence
There are thunderstorms in the forecast.
The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ahead of spring thunderstorms on Wednesday, the Detroit/Pontiac National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning until 8 p.m. on Tuesday as low humidity and breezy winds in southeast Michigan could contribute to dangerous fires.
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Parts of Nebraska and Kansas are in a Level 3 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms on Monday, while a larger area from Texas to South Dakota is in a Level 2 risk.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
The probability of thunderstorms is 10%-20%, according to the weather service, and they’re expected in the late afternoon and evening.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Overnight temperatures this weekend will be in the low 60s.
‘Significant severe weather’ likely
The start of next week will see the chance of powerful thunderstorms returning to the Kansas City area.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Boise residents can expect the first sign of thunderstorms to move into the area around 3 p.m. at the earliest, according to Wojcik.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
In Southern California, Schoenfeld said there’s a 10% to 20% possibility of thunderstorms that could bring heavy rains and flash flooding to areas.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Forecasts delayed the first round of the prestigious Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, as meteorologists and tournament officials warned of thunderstorms and strong wind gusts.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hazardous weather alert Charlotte has a chance of thunderstorms from just before 1 p.m. until about to 2 p.m. Thursday, according to the weather service forecast at 7 a.m. Thursday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Parts of Nebraska and Kansas are in a Level 3 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms on Monday, while a larger area from Texas to South Dakota is in a Level 2 risk.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
The probability of thunderstorms is 10%-20%, according to the weather service, and they’re expected in the late afternoon and evening.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Overnight temperatures this weekend will be in the low 60s.
‘Significant severe weather’ likely
The start of next week will see the chance of powerful thunderstorms returning to the Kansas City area.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Boise residents can expect the first sign of thunderstorms to move into the area around 3 p.m. at the earliest, according to Wojcik.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2024
In Southern California, Schoenfeld said there’s a 10% to 20% possibility of thunderstorms that could bring heavy rains and flash flooding to areas.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Forecasts delayed the first round of the prestigious Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, as meteorologists and tournament officials warned of thunderstorms and strong wind gusts.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Hazardous weather alert Charlotte has a chance of thunderstorms from just before 1 p.m. until about to 2 p.m. Thursday, according to the weather service forecast at 7 a.m. Thursday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstorm. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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thunderstorm
noun
thun·der·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm 
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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