extreme weather
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extreme weather
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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A developing natural weather pattern called El Niño could begin within weeks, according to UN scientists, bringing more extreme weather to many parts of the world.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“By the time the cycle of awarding the hosting rights would possibly come back, our climate projections show that the tournament in its current form would be unplayable due to extreme weather events,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Whether caused by geopolitical conflict, health contagions or extreme weather, supply-chain crises will likely be a permanent fixture of the economy until global supply chains build in greater resilience.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
It can be hard to disentangle El Niño’s influence from extreme weather, which itself seems increasingly ordinary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Natalie and Shannon had met in homeroom last year at the beginning of sixth grade and had immediately bonded over their shared love of boba tea, K-pop, and extreme weather shows.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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