ice storm

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Recent Examples of ice storm Further north, myriad winter weather alerts were in place across Oregon, including an ice storm warning. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 An ice storm warning is also in effect for parts of the mountains, which could see as much as a half-inch of ice, the NWS said. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025 Forecasters said Monday that a major ice storm will span the Midwest to the Great Lakes starting Wednesday, then continue to the Northeast on Thursday. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 But when a blizzard or ice storm occurs, there's always a possibility the power could go out. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
Noun
  • Prosecutors have alleged Read hit O'Keefe with her car and left him to die in the middle of a snowstorm after the two got into an argument earlier that day.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Catch up quick: Authorities accused Read of hitting O'Keefe with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022 after a night of drinking.
    Steph Solis, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the blizzard, several other factors contributed to the tragedy on Mount Everest that day.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • By Sunday, strong to severe winds of up to 40 to 60 mph are expected across the Great Plains and upper Midwest, creating a threat for dust storms, ground blizzards and the destruction of power lines and trees.
    Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And balloon sleeves, which have extra fabric and a cuff, provide an elegant detail that’s also airy for warm weather.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Other notable examples include servers that connect AI models to home automation systems, real-time weather data, e-commerce platforms, and music streaming services.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There might be a pension for paralytics, and state aid for those who suffered in person or estate from tempest or wild beasts.
    Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Almanac Behind is a gripping listen: a year’s worth of destructive weather compressed into a 43-minute tempest, as the sounds of the near-past warn of a perilous future.
    Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Cloud coverage is likely to set in Wednesday evening for the week’s second round of potential showers and thunderstorms.
    Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025

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