extreme weather
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extreme weather
First recorded in 1570–80
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Experts have warned of more extreme weather events because of global warming.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Scientists warn that every additional fraction of a degree above 1.5C increases extreme weather events and the likelihood of irreversible changes to the planet, from dying coral reefs to melting permafrost.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Last week, we reported on preparing your home for extreme weather.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The site is more than 80 years old and faces structural deterioration due to rising temperatures and extreme weather on the rapidly warming Antarctic Peninsula.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 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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