dry lightning

British  

noun

1. lightning produced by a thunderstorm that is unaccompanied by rain

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Example Sentences

While more storms and moisture could help quell blazes, there is also the chance that a dry lightning storm could spark them, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

With the upcoming shower/thunderstorm chances, the most hazardous impacts Wed into early Thur will be dry lightning & localized strong winds.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

Elevated temperatures will remain across the region until at least Wednesday, as will the threat for thunderstorms, which can bring dry lightning, erratic winds and the chance for flooding.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

The storms come amid a surge of monsoonal moisture and instability across the Western U.S., which has brought dangerous dry lightning, major dust storms and rare summer rain over the last few days.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

An unusual weather system for July is bringing the chance of dry lightning and scattered showers to parts of Southern California this weekend, the National Weather Service said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025