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

Other events, external such as heavy rain, strong winds, high or low temperatures or extreme weather can also jeapordise a rocket launch.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Defense Department is looking into using Cache to heat military installations during extreme weather, emergencies or grid failures, says a spokesman for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Claimants argue that large polluters are legally liable for their outsized contribution to climate change and its associated extreme weather events, particularly in poorer nations.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The only thing that is certain is that California, and the rest of the United States, will continue to see more extreme weather events in the months and years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Given the extreme weather conditions that constantly plague the area around where both the Erebus and the Terror lie, excavating the wrecks present an enormous challenge.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler