Examples of downpour in a Sentence
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
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Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
And even more pressing, the officials warned in a Feb. 14 letter obtained by ProPublica, Vietnam is on the verge of its rainy season, when torrential downpours are common.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles County Thunderstorms are possible across the area through Thursday afternoon, March 13, potentially bringing flooding, gusty winds, heavy downpours, hail and even a small tornado.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
And even more pressing, the officials warned in a Feb. 14 letter obtained by ProPublica, Vietnam is on the verge of its rainy season, when torrential downpours are common.
—Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles County Thunderstorms are possible across the area through Thursday afternoon, March 13, potentially bringing flooding, gusty winds, heavy downpours, hail and even a small tornado.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downpour. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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downpour
noun
down·pour
-ˌpōr 
-ˌpȯr
: a heavy rain
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