thunderstorm
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The thunderstorm potential is driven by moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Iselle, said Carol Ciliberti, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The stakes go far beyond daily routines or vacation itineraries; small businesses lose out on potential foot traffic and revenue whenever a thunderstorm icon appears, even if it’s bright and sunny outside.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, a yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for Northern Ireland until 06:00 on Friday, while rain is forecast for much of Scotland.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Getting mad at his mom seemed about as logical as getting mad at a thunderstorm.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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There were light thunderstorms and gusting winds in Miami at the time of the incident, the site says.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But thunderstorms can move quickly and, according to Prof Guy Gratton, an expert in aeronautics at Cranfield University, these systems are essentially "tactical rather than strategic".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The most likely scenario is warm and humid conditions with light showers, and a low chance of monsoonal thunderstorms over the mountains and deserts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
On Monday afternoon, low cloud shrouded the deep ravine, and the National Weather Service warned of more flooding with rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Scattered thunderstorms pummeled Florida’s east coast, with wind gusts up to fifty miles per hour.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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