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

Ofwat said company failures left it unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather, leaving customers with no tap water, unable to shower or bathe or flush their toilets.

From BBC

However, Francis said: "You only have to look at the news to know extreme weather events are a big concern for Lincolnshire."

From BBC

The WMO underlined that naturally occurring climate events such as La Nina and El Nino take place against the backdrop of human-induced climate change, which is "increasing global temperatures in the long-term, exacerbating extreme weather and climate events, and impacting seasonal rainfall and temperature patterns".

From Barron's

Extreme weather and gas price spikes have created recent openings for coal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.

From BBC