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

“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

Utilities have been making investments not only to support data centers but also to upgrade the grid to withstand more extreme weather and replace aging infrastructure, changes that benefit all customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

However, the agency believes it can amplify the associated effects, because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Buildings pitched at a slant, their warped roofs warning of extreme weather.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys