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Recent Examples of thunderstorm
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
That means any area impacted by a thunderstorm may eventually clear out enough to resume the festivities.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Forecasters warned that a thunderstorm could bring wind gusts of between 40 and 50 mph, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Chuck Caracozza said.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 flash flood risk because of the thunderstorms.
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Scott Withers,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
That means any area impacted by a thunderstorm may eventually clear out enough to resume the festivities.
—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Forecasters warned that a thunderstorm could bring wind gusts of between 40 and 50 mph, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Chuck Caracozza said.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 flash flood risk because of the thunderstorms.
—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstorm
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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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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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.
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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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstorm. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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