extreme weather

American

[ik-streem weth-er] / ɪkˈstrim ˈwɛð ər /

noun

Meteorology, Climatology.

a period of weather or a weather event that is severe and unexpected or abnormal for the location or season in which it occurs.

Etymology

Origin of extreme weather

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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Extreme weather and gas price spikes have created recent openings for coal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.

From BBC

Coal plants operated more to meet demand last year, including during peak periods and extreme weather, Bloodworth added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tragedy is the latest in a series of extreme weather disasters in Brazil, from floods to fires and drought, many of which scientists have linked to the effects of global warming.

From Barron's

Officials have not yet released the identities of any victims, and extreme weather in the area has continued to stymie efforts to search for the missing body, or even to retrieve those already confirmed dead.

From Los Angeles Times

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