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thunderstorms

  • plural
    of thunderstorm.
    thunderstorm
    noun
    a transient storm of lightning and thunder, usually with rain and gusty winds, sometimes with hail or snow, produced by cumulonimbus clouds.

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That brings more rain and storms to the southern U.S., flooding and coastal erosion to California, and severe thunderstorms to the Gulf states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Precipitation peaks in winter, potentially bringing flooding and coastal erosion to California and severe thunderstorms to Gulf states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Increased wind shear rips apart thunderstorms, preventing them from growing into tropical storms or hurricanes.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Severe convective storms are damaging storms that can include thunderstorms with lightning, tornadoes or destructive winds, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

No thunderstorms marred the flavor of the sugar.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich