extreme weather

American  

[ik-streem weth-er] / ɪkˈstrim ˈwɛð ər /

noun

Meteorology, Climatology.

1. a period of weather or a weather event that is severe and unexpected or abnormal for the location or season in which it occurs.

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Etymology

Origin of extreme weather

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Australia's climate has warmed by an average of 1.51C since 1910, researchers have found, fueling increasingly frequent extreme weather patterns over both land and sea.

From Barron's

It blamed the "extreme" weather conditions and supply delays.

From BBC

"Anyone that's had the misfortune of making that journey with any frequency will know it's fraught with delays and accidents and road closures and extreme weather events," he says.

From BBC

Environmentalists say habitat land can still be grazed and used productively, and having more of it helps make farms more resilient to extreme weather.

From BBC

There have been many surprises from extreme weather events or how fast some areas are heating compared to expectations.

From Salon