extreme weather

American

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

noun

Meteorology, Climatology.

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

Etymology

Origin of extreme weather

First recorded in 1570–80

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extreme weather

It comes as a strengthening El Nino pattern, expected to be the most intense in decades, has begun unleashing extreme weather across the globe.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

The data comes as a strengthening El Nino pattern, expected to be the most intense in decades, begins to unleash extreme weather across much of the globe.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Households should stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather as the strongest El Niño event in a generation develops over the Pacific Ocean, a government minister has warned.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Mark Newell, UKCEH's field manager on the Isle of May, said he was concerned future "extreme weather events" could affect the breeding ability of puffins and other species.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

I got a book from my school’s book fair last year that explains all kinds of extreme weather.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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