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

He added: "Extreme weather events are becoming more common across Scotland, and we know that communities in the Cairngorms have felt this acutely in recent years, with floods, drought and wildfires."

From BBC

Voltify can analyze the amount of energy trains on a particular route consume and factor in a range of variables, such as extreme weather conditions, to ensure the locomotives will have power at all times, Langer said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

Behind the jump: Extreme weather, including droughts in Brazil and Vietnam, had hit coffee crops.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economic shocks caused nationwide by extreme weather events, the disruption of export markets and now the war have prompted the industry, including California growers, to seek federal assistance.

From Los Angeles Times