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Recent Examples of thundershowerSpeaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.—Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.—Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022 Tonight: Showers become more numerous through the night and a stray thundershower is still possible.—Washington Post, 10 June 2021 Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower.—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for thundershower
How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.
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KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
Threat level: Although the Sunday outlook was less dire, more severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes were expected from Pennsylvania to Florida.
The beginning of the workweek could also be wet with a 60% chance of precipitation on Monday with a high of 73.
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Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Chances of precipitation are lower Wednesday, with the possibility of snow before 8 a.m. and a chance of rain continuing later into the day, according to forecasts.
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