thunder and lightning

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Heading into Tuesday, a mix of sunshine and heavy showers are forecast, which could be accompanied by thunder and lightning.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

For the people of Hearts and the folk belonging to Celtic, the whole evening was a walk on the wild side; epic, colosally controversial, thunder and lightning to the last whistle.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

A slow-moving winter storm that pelted Los Angeles with steady rain Monday was expected to subside briefly Tuesday before roaring back at nightfall with heavy downpours, strong winds and the possibility of thunder and lightning.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024

This ceremony tonight was in honor of Illapa, god of thunder and lightning.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis