weather related phrases
The wind howled.
"The wind whistles through the trees on a stormy night."
Depicting natural scenery in literary works or poetry.
"As I walked alone, the wind whistles past my ears, making me shiver."
When describing weather changes, such as in a weather forecast or when preparing for outdoor activities.
"The wind picks up suddenly, and dark clouds gather in the sky."
When describing natural phenomena or environmental atmosphere, such as in novels or essays.
"As evening falls, the wind picks up, making it feel even colder outside."
Describing the weather changing, such as a storm or strong winds gradually subsiding.
"After the storm passed, the wind died down and the sea became calm."
To describe the gradual easing of an intense emotion or situation.
"As the argument continued, the anger between them slowly died down like the wind."
Describe natural phenomena, such as weather changes or environmental conditions.
"The wind blows strongly in the autumn, making the leaves fall from the trees."
The spread or influence of a certain trend or force.
"When the wind blows from the east, we can expect colder weather."
The weather is clearing up.
"The weather improves, so we can go for a picnic this afternoon."
When mentioning weather changes in travel or outdoor activity plans.
"If the weather improves tomorrow, we will visit the beach."
When describing worsening weather conditions in a weather forecast.
"The weather deteriorates rapidly in the afternoon, so we should leave early."
When mentioning that travel or outdoor activity plans are affected by weather changes.
"If the weather deteriorates during the hike, we will need to find shelter immediately."
The sun is weak in winter or on cloudy days.
"The weak sun barely warmed the chilly morning air."
For describing dim lighting in literary works.
"She sat by the window, watching the weak sun fade behind the clouds."
The phrase describes several consecutive days of clear, sunny weather, often used in weather forecasts or travel logs.
"We enjoyed two weeks of unbroken sunshine during our holiday in Spain."
This is used to describe a state of lightheartedness and carefree joy.
"The unbroken sunshine lifted everyone's spirits after a long winter."
For describing extreme weather conditions, such as warnings for heavy rain or floods.
"The city was flooded after hours of torrential rain."
Often used in news reports or weather forecasts to emphasize heavy rainfall.
"We had to cancel our picnic due to the torrential rain."
The ground is blanketed in a thick layer of snow, transforming the landscape into a pristine white expanse. Fluffy flakes continue to fall, silently adding to the already substantial accumulation. Trees stand heavy with the weight of the snow, their branches drooping gracefully. The world is hushed, the only sound the occasional gentle whisper of the wind.
"The children played happily in the thick snow."
The description of heavy snowfall that disrupts traffic or outdoor activities.
"Driving was difficult because of the thick snow on the roads."
Describing weather conditions, particularly foggy days with extremely low visibility.
"The thick fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead."
A metaphorical description of a situation that is difficult to see or understand.
"A thick fog of confusion surrounded the new policy announcement."
For describing weather conditions, such as overcast or cloudy skies.
"The sky was covered with thick clouds, blocking out the sun."
In literature or poetry, used to depict a depressing or heavy atmosphere.
"A thick cloud of smoke rose from the burning building."
The weather forecast describes strong winds.
"The strong winds caused damage to several houses."
Reminder: Be mindful of wind conditions in nautical or aviation contexts.
"Due to strong winds, the flight was delayed for two hours."
The sun blazed down, and the heat was intense. The glare was blinding.
"The strong sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses."
Here are some phrases you might find useful when reminding someone to protect themselves from the sun during outdoor activities: * "Don't forget to put on sunscreen!" * "Make sure you apply sunscreen before you go outside." * "The sun is strong today, so reapply sunscreen every couple of hours." * "You should wear a hat to protect your face." * "Consider wearing sunglasses to shield your eyes." * "It's a good idea to seek shade during the hottest part of the day." * "Let's find some shade to take a break from the sun." * "Be careful not to get sunburned!" * "Do you have any sunscreen with you?" * "Would you like me to help you put on sunscreen?"
"You should wear a hat to protect yourself from the strong sun."
The impact of natural disasters as described in news reports.
"Severe weather conditions striking the area have caused widespread power outages."
Extreme weather events mentioned in weather alerts or reports.
"Residents were warned about severe weather conditions striking the area later today."
The impact of natural disasters as described in news reports.
"Severe weather conditions hitting the area have caused widespread power outages."
Extreme weather events mentioned in weather alerts or reports.
"Authorities warned residents to stay indoors as severe weather conditions are hitting the area."
The weather is extremely hot, like the high temperatures of summer.
"The weather was scorching hot, so we decided to stay indoors with the air conditioning on."
Scalding hot.
"Be careful with that coffeeβit's scorching hot!"
Describe a natural disaster, such as when floodwaters rise and breach a riverbank.
"After days of heavy rain, several rivers burst their banks, flooding nearby villages."
flooding rivers due to extreme weather or persistent rainfall, as reported in the news
"The authorities issued warnings as the river was close to bursting its banks due to the storm."
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