convective
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or involving convection.
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relating to the process of conveying someone or something.
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But with climate change driving more severe convective storms, more areas are becoming vulnerable to flooding, she said, so getting a flood insurance quote helps you to make an informed decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Severe convective storms are damaging storms that can include thunderstorms with lightning, tornadoes or destructive winds, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
More heat means more convective energy, potentially creating instability.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Losses from severe convective storms were below the long-term trend in the first half but remained the biggest insured-loss driver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The stronger winds, the ones people remembered the best, were probably caused by rising convective heat.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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