the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
Recent Examples on the WebThe storms could produce brief, heavy downpours and gusty winds in isolated areas.—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024 The castle grounds are also home to monuments, statues and temples, including The Temple of the Four Winds, where the Duke and Duchess take shelter when a heavy downpour disrupts their evening walk.—Kayla Keegan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 Despite the fact that the event—also known as the King’s Birthday Parade—is held in June for the express purpose of ensuring good weather, royals and royal watchers on The Mall were met with torrential downpours.—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 15 June 2024 Significant flood risk Thursday Considerable flooding is likely across the southern Florida Peninsula on Thursday and Friday as multiple rounds of torrential downpours fueled by a firehose of tropical moisture from parts of the Caribbean drench the area.—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for downpour
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