downpour
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In September, Franzoy shared photos of the river after a torrential overnight downpour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
A tropical downpour delayed attempts to get the grand prix under way for the best part of an hour.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The parade theme was “Tales of the Seven Seas,” and in the downpour, 30 flowered nymphs were washed off one float.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
What makes things even more difficult is that it’s impossible, as of now, to pinpoint the exact time and location of a downpour, even though it can be gauged with marvelous accuracy.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
I don’t know if the thudding downpour masks my voice or if Emma is back to ignoring me.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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Rain is expected to develop from the west, with some areas potentially seeing heavy and persistent downpours.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
However the most persistent downpours are expected to affect southern and eastern Scotland - where a Met Office yellow warning for rain has been issued.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
That matters not only for repeated downpours but for melting snow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
With global warming, not only will precipitation increasingly fall as rain and not snow, but atmospheric rivers are also predicted to grow more potent, bringing more intense downpours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
On Tuesday the marchers, drenched by torrential downpours, trudged along in their plastic ponchos, singing in the rain.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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