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Recent Examples of thundershower
In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s.
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Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Apr. 2023
Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
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Molly Robey,
Washington Post,
14 Aug. 2022
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Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Apr. 2023
Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
—
Molly Robey,
Washington Post,
14 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for thundershower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundershower
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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More than 72 million were under severe thunderstorm watches on Saturday, according to federal forecasters, with the unsettled cells capable of producing winds 65 mph and greater, as well as quarter-sized hail.
Noun
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Pop-up afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible each day due to the heat and humidity but no organized weather systems expected over the next few days.
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The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
Noun
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Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach can expect similar weather patterns on July 4 in terms of precipitation, with highs of 90 degrees also forecast for both cities.
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As of now, the chances of precipitation are extremely low.
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“Thundershower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundershower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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