IELTS Anvil

storm

CEFR: A2
A violent atmospheric disturbance characterized by strong gales, heavy precipitation, and often thunder, lightning, or snow.

Synonyms

  • tempest
  • squall
  • cyclone

Example Sentence

Severe convective storms cause flash flooding and localized structural damage in urban metropolitan areas.

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