hailstorm

• Tempête au cours de laquelle de la grêle tombe du ciel, souvent accompagnée de fortes pluies et de vents violents.

A storm during which hail falls from the sky.

1. Weather phenomenonA1formal

   A storm in which balls of ice (hail) fall from the sky.

   Tempête de grêle

   • The hailstorm damaged the crops in the field.
   • We had a severe hailstorm last night that dented the car.
   • The forecast warned of a possible hailstorm this afternoon.
   • Children were excited to see the hailstorm from the window.