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Recent Examples of thunderstorm
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
The dynamism and large volume of these high-energy events, the researchers say, hint that the electron avalanches at their source act to limit a thunderstorm’s large-scale electric fields, in addition to spurring lightning production.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast Tuesday: Showers likely before 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
The dynamism and large volume of these high-energy events, the researchers say, hint that the electron avalanches at their source act to limit a thunderstorm’s large-scale electric fields, in addition to spurring lightning production.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024
Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast Tuesday: Showers likely before 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2024
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstorm
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Given the persistent dry weather in New Jersey since mid-August, ending the drought conditions would require several months of at least average rainfall, if not substantially more, said Shawn LaTourette, the state’s commissioner of environmental protection.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Pho, a broth soup with rice noodles and meat, feels like a hug in a bowl, and is comfort food in any type of weather (even the humid summers).Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023
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Not your generic, garden-variety thundershower.Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 29 Apr. 2021
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The Northeast, in particular, saw scant precipitation.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix’s average annual precipitation is around 7 inches, while Hsinchu City, Taiwan, where most of TSMC’s fabs are located, receives an annual average of 64 inches.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstorm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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