Weather

Severe weather

səˈvɪr ˈweðər

noun

What does Severe weather mean?

Dangerous weather conditions.

Example sentence

"Severe weather is expected Thursday afternoon."

American usage tip

Local news covers it wall to wall.

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Balls of ice falling from storms.
Shovel
To clear snow by hand.
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Unpleasantly warm and humid.
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To dress warmly in layers.
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Frostbite
Skin damage from extreme cold.
Freezing rain
Rain that freezes on contact.
Rain or shine
Happening regardless of weather.

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