thunderstorm

This would mean an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, initially in the north of the UK but with rain eventually spreading southwards at times.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

"A severe thunderstorm is occurring near the National Mall. Seek shelter immediately. Do not wait," the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management agency said on X.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Some worked 30-hour shifts in triple-digit heat and a flash heavy thunderstorm Friday evening as the celebration continued into the early hours of Saturday morning, keeping personnel on site through sunrise.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

And, during the group stage here, France’s win over Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed for 2 hours and 11 minutes because of a major thunderstorm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

The air around Diego vibrated the way it does before a thunderstorm, warning me that worse was coming.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

The Red Sox-Orioles matchup planned on Tuesday at Fenway Park was postponed because of heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Boston area.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

However, some experts contend that area thunderstorms on Saturday might help alleviate and disperse the worst of the concerns.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Heat domes can cause "dry thunderstorms," in which rain evaporates before hitting the ground and lightning strikes are liable to trigger wildfires, as much of the western United States is already experiencing drought conditions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Despite some scattered thunderstorms, the heat is bringing added fire risks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

How can you believe in thunderstorms when all you see is a mostly clear sky?

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti