extreme weather
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extreme weather
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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A change in one major ocean current can alter rainfall and extreme weather thousands of miles away, affecting ecosystems, water supplies, and communities across several continents.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Philippe de Gonneville, the mayor of one of the worst-affected areas, Lège-Cap Ferret, said the region had "faced extreme weather conditions for the last month and a half" with no rain and above-average temperatures.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
France has been battered by three heatwaves since May as part of increasingly common extreme weather episodes linked to climate change, causing excess deaths, drying up rivers and fuelling wildfires.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The economy seemed to be building momentum in the second quarter, although additional challenges—more tariffs, extreme weather, and the renewed energy price shock—await in the second half of the year.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Buildings pitched at a slant, their warped roofs warning of extreme weather.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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