Extreme Weather Terminology

noun a mass of cold air that moves over a large area

• The cold wave sweeping across the region has caused temperatures to drop below freezing.
• I heard we're going to have a cold wave this weekend, so make sure to bundle up!
• This cold wave is no joke, it's freezing out there!
• The sudden surge of negative emotions created a cold wave in her heart.

noun noun - the greatest possible degree or amount of something

adjective adjective - an extreme example of something is the most important or most unusual example of it

• The weather conditions reached extreme levels during the hurricane.
• I can't believe how extreme that roller coaster ride was!
• Dude, that party was so extreme last night!
• Her reaction to the news was extreme, to say the least.

adjective feeling or showing fear or anxiety

• The villagers were fearful of the approaching storm.
• I'm always a little fearful when I have to speak in public.
• She was so fearful of failing the test that she didn't even show up.
• His heart was filled with a fearful anticipation as he waited for the results.

noun a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

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• The hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast.
• We had to evacuate because of the hurricane.
• That hurricane was a real doozy!
• The emotional hurricane of their breakup left a path of devastation in its wake.

adjective excessive or immoderate in behavior or speech

• The intemperate weather made it difficult to travel safely.
• His intemperate behavior at the party caused quite a scene.
• She's known for her intemperate outbursts when she's upset.
• The intemperate growth of the city was causing strain on the infrastructure.

noun a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil

• The ship was caught in a powerful maelstrom, making it difficult to navigate.
• I got caught in a maelstrom of emails after returning from vacation.
• The party turned into a total maelstrom once the drinks started flowing.
• Her emotions were a swirling maelstrom of conflicting feelings.

noun something that is very impressive or exciting

• The weather forecast predicts a scorcher for tomorrow with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees.
• Wow, it's going to be a real scorcher out there today!
• I can't believe how hot it is outside, it's a total scorcher!
• The competition was a real scorcher, with both teams giving it their all until the very end.

verb to clean or clear an area by moving a broom or brush over it

adverb in a sweeping or thorough manner

• The elegant ballroom was swept up in a flurry of activity as the guests arrived.
• I got swept up in the excitement of the concert and ended up dancing all night.
• She got swept up in the drama and couldn't stop talking about it.
• The crowd was swept up by the powerful speech and erupted into applause.

noun a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.

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• The typhoon caused widespread destruction in the coastal regions.
• I heard there's a typhoon coming our way, better stock up on supplies.
• Dude, that typhoon was gnarly - it blew my roof off!
• The typhoon of emotions inside her made it hard to think clearly.

noun the Big Freeze - a noun phrase referring to a period of extremely cold weather

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The Big Freeze refers to a period of extremely cold weather with freezing temperatures.
• We better stock up on firewood for the Big Freeze coming next week.
• I heard we're in for the Big Freeze this winter, better bundle up!
• The Big Freeze of emotions between them made it difficult to communicate.

noun a person confined indoors, especially as a result of physical or mental disability

adjective confined to one's home or to a limited space or period of time

• The shut-in population has been greatly affected by the pandemic.
• My neighbor is a bit of a shut-in and rarely leaves the house.
• I used to be a shut-in during my college days, just staying in my dorm room all the time.
• Being emotionally shut-in can be just as harmful as being physically shut-in.

verb to forcefully shut or close something with great force

• The judge slammed his gavel to signal the end of the trial.
• She slammed the door in frustration after the argument.
• I can't believe he slammed that shot, what a legend!
• The news of the company's bankruptcy slammed the employees like a ton of bricks.

noun a vortex of air within a convective storm system

• The meteorologists detected a powerful mesocyclone forming within the supercell thunderstorm.
• Did you see that crazy mesocyclone swirling around in the storm?
• That mesocyclone was spinning like a top in the sky!
• Her emotions were like a mesocyclone, swirling out of control.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'Franken' (referring to something that is artificially created or put together) and 'storm' (a violent disturbance of the atmosphere)

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• The meteorologists are closely monitoring the development of the Frankenstorm approaching the East Coast.
• Have you heard about the Frankenstorm that's supposed to hit us next week?
• I can't believe we're going to be dealing with this Frankenstorm mess.
• The political scandal was like a Frankenstorm, causing chaos and destruction in its wake.

noun a combination of the words 'snow' and 'apocalypse' used to describe a severe or extreme snowstorm

• The city was unprepared for the snowpocalypse that hit last week, causing major transportation disruptions.
• Did you see the snowpocalypse outside? It's crazy!
• This snowpocalypse is no joke, we're gonna be stuck inside for days.
• The snowpocalypse of work emails flooded my inbox after the long weekend.

noun a portmanteau of 'snow' and 'armageddon', used to describe a severe or extreme snowstorm

• The city was brought to a standstill by the snowmageddon that hit last night.
• Dude, did you see the snowmageddon outside? It's crazy!
• I can't believe this snowmageddon is happening right now, it's insane!
• The snowmageddon of work emails flooded my inbox this morning.

noun A portmanteau of 'blizzard' and 'disaster', used to describe a severe snowstorm or blizzard that causes significant damage or disruption.

• The town experienced a severe blizzaster, causing widespread power outages and road closures.
• I heard there's a blizzaster coming our way, better stock up on supplies!
• Dude, that blizzaster last winter was insane, we were snowed in for days!
• The blizzaster of criticism hit the author's new book, causing a wave of negative reviews.