SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS IELTS VOCABULARY

Thunderstorm: A storm with thunder and lightning

Sentence: The thunderstorm last night kept me awake for hours.

Hail: Small balls of ice that fall from the sky

Sentence: The hail damaged several cars parked outside.

Drought: A long period without rain

Sentence: The drought severely affected the crop yield.

Heatwave: A prolonged period of excessively hot weather

Sentence: A heatwave swept across the country last summer.

Flood: An overflow of water on normally dry land

Sentence: The heavy rain caused flooding in many low-lying areas.

Clear skies: No clouds in the sky

Sentence: The hike was perfect, with clear skies all day.

Overcast: Completely covered with clouds

Sentence: The sky was overcast, and it looked like it might rain.

Drizzle: Light rain

Sentence: It’s just drizzling now, so we can still go out.

Gale: A very strong wind

Sentence: The gale-force winds damaged several trees in the park.

Monsoon: Seasonal heavy rain, especially in South Asia

Sentence: The monsoon brings much-needed water but also causes floods.