thunderstorm

• Tempestade violenta com trovões, relâmpagos e chuva forte ou granizo, geralmente acompanhada de ventos intensos. Fenômeno meteorológico associado a nuvens cumulonimbus.

A storm resulting from strong rising air currents, characterized by heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning.

1. Storm with thunder and lightningA2formal

   A storm caused by powerful upward air movements, often accompanied by heavy rain or hail, thunder, and lightning.

   Tempestade

   • The thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving a fresh smell in the air.
   • We had to cancel the picnic because of the sudden thunderstorm.
   • During the thunderstorm, the sky turned dark and the wind picked up.

   Sinônimoselectrical storm