Examples of thunderstorm in a Sentence
There are thunderstorms in the forecast.
The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
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Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Atlanta Airport reports hundreds of flight delays Flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are experiencing heavy delays due to the thunderstorms passing through the area.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Atlanta Airport reports hundreds of flight delays Flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are experiencing heavy delays due to the thunderstorms passing through the area.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstorm. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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thunderstorm
noun
thun·der·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm 
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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