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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But even the light-to-moderate rainfall rates of typical June showers and thunderstorms could cause additional flooding issues and prevent ongoing flooding from receding.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 13 June 2024
Most summer afternoons were roiled by thunderstorms — in the lead-up to which the air became brick-dense.
—Laura Van Den Berg, New York Times, 11 June 2024
That weather will last about a day as clouds and possibly strong thunderstorms could turn up Thursday.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
There’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with most storms occurring after 3 p.m.
Thunderstorms may continue into the evening, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight and a low of 57 degrees.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 13 June 2024
Most summer afternoons were roiled by thunderstorms — in the lead-up to which the air became brick-dense.
—Laura Van Den Berg, New York Times, 11 June 2024
That weather will last about a day as clouds and possibly strong thunderstorms could turn up Thursday.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
There’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with most storms occurring after 3 p.m.
Thunderstorms may continue into the evening, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight and a low of 57 degrees.
—Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstorm. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.
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thunderstorm
noun
thun·der·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm 
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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