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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

Wasps are thought to be quite resilient to extreme weather.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

Food prices remain a concern and there are fears they could rise following this summer's extreme weather, which resulted in poor crop yield, and as further climate changes are predicted.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Data centers are exposed to a dizzying array of potential threats during their construction and operation, from extreme weather to power cuts, IT failures and even terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

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

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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