electric storm

noun

1. thunderstorm.

electric storm

noun

1. a violent atmospheric disturbance in which the air is highly charged with static electricity, causing a storm Compare thunderstorm

Word History and Origins

Origin of electric storm¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

On Sept. 2, a series of electric storms sparked the TCU September Lightning Complex fire, which has destroyed almost 100 structures and burned close to 14,000 acres.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re witnessing electric storms. Very strong winds and heavy rain is expected for the next two hours,” he said in a video message.

From New York Times

Heavy rain did then start to fall, accompanied shortly afterwards by an electric storm, and the session was red-flagged with four minutes remaining, officials deciding not to restart it.

From BBC

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.

From BBC

Neither started their round when play was suspended soon after 1 p.m. for about three hours due to approaching electric storms.

From Seattle Times