thunderstorm
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A thunderstorm persisted for nearly two hours, bringing heavy rain and frequent lightning.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
In August 2025, a Crew-11 launch was scrubbed at T-minus 1 minute due to cloud cover and a small thunderstorm near Cape Canaveral violating weather safety criteria.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Another blaze was so intense that it stirred up a localised thunderstorm, fire authorities said.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
In some ways, we can do just that — even if it’s not quite as fun as watching Ted Sarandos wander around in a thunderstorm.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026
You will be relieved to know that the eternal thunderstorm that once lived in my chest has finally eased.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
Vocabulary lists containing thunderstorm
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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