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Recent Examples of rainsquall
Tiny clouds on the distant skyline can slowly grow into towering thunderheads, or a rain squall moving in from the coast directed by the whim of the wind.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023
On one repost of the feed to its Twitter account, viewers can see the rocket disappear from view as rain squall from the hurricane moves across the space center.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2022
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023
On one repost of the feed to its Twitter account, viewers can see the rocket disappear from view as rain squall from the hurricane moves across the space center.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainsquall
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The cosmic weather this week gives us much to celebrate and enjoy, though turn your attention to Jan. 23 because it's predicted to be the busiest of the seven-day stretch.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 150 million people are under cold weather alerts with forecasters warning of potential frozen pipes, frostbite and travel delays.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Fort Worth canceled trash pick up after a January 2023 ice storm brought city services to a halt.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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If the ice buildup is expected to be more significant, an ice storm warning is issued, alerting the public to prepare for the possibility of extensive damage and hazardous travel.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Mostly rain was expected for the majority of New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland, while both rain and thunderstorms would be possible in Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Heavy rains and thunderstorms are now forecast through Tuesday (Jan. 28), though the sudden showers have also triggered flood warnings in certain areas.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Emergency Executive Order No. 1 directs city departments to complete building permit reviews within 30 days and establishes task forces to speed up debris removal and mitigate risks from rainstorms.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Testers say the adhesive is strong enough to withstand sweat, humidity, and even surprise rainstorms.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
2 Jan. 2025
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If the bill passes, Citizens will become responsible for covering all windstorm damages in the state.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Forecasters described the coming windstorm as a once-every-five-to-10-years calamity.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The snowstorm that moved through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday left some of the largest accumulations of the season.—
Nazaneen Ghaffar,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hurts looked over at Barkley, barely seeing through the snowstorm that plagued Lincoln Financial Field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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So far, there have been no reports of serious damage from the hailstorm.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Maria Review: Angelina Jolie Is Terrific (If Less Than Note-Perfect) as Tragic Diva Maria Callas Romy, of course, is risking a hailstorm — think really large stones, or smallish boulders — that could destroy her career and alienate her colleagues and her husband (Antonio Banderas).—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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And with rising temperatures come rising risks: stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic, more severe cloudbursts in storms across North America, increasing drought in the Great Plains, larger wildfires in the West.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2024
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And with the climate’s rising temperature comes rising risks: stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic, more severe cloudbursts in storms across the continent, increasing drought on the Great Plains, larger wildfires in the West.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2024
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