afternoon thunderstorm

collocation in English

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afternoon
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/us
/ˌæf.tɚˈnuːn/
the period that starts at about twelve o'clock or after the meal in the middle of the day and ends at about six o'clock or when the sun ...
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thunderstorm
noun[C]
uk
/ˈθʌn.də.stɔːm/us
/ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɔːrm/
a storm with thunder and lightning and usually ...
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(Definition ofafternoonandthunderstormfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Summers experience warm and often humid temperatures with the occasionalafternoonthunderstorm.
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Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent during some summers, but usually brief, lasting no longer than an hour.
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The summers are long, hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
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However, rainfall occurs in all months, mainly as short-lived heavy afternoon thunderstorms.
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Most precipitation occurs as brief afternoon thunderstorms; however, relative humidity never becomes uncomfortable.
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Summer sees highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, high humidity, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
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However, rainfall can occur in any month, primarily as short-lived heavy afternoon thunderstorms.
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Rainbows are most common near afternoon thunderstorms during the summer.
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Afternoon thunderstorms associated with the summer heat and humidity can spawn from time to time.
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Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summer.
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Weather during the hiking season is generally sunny and dry, but afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon.
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During the wet season, afternoon thunderstorms are a daily occurrence.
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Summers are hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
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Late afternoon thunderstorms and hailstorms are frequent.
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Precipitation occurs mostly during afternoon thunderstorms during the warmer period (average days of thunderstorms in a year is 4050).
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Most hikers begin before dawn in order to reach the summit and return below the tree line before frequent afternoon thunderstorms bring a risk of lightning strikes.
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During summer, several times per month, on hot days afternoon thunderstorms will develop when unstable warm air collides with approaching cold fronts.
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Climatic conditions are changeable, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summertime; hailstorms and snow are possible year round.
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During the summer afternoon thunderstorms, temperatures may suddenly drop to 70-77 degrees with locally heavy rainfall.
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Summer is often very humid and hot, although the heat is relieved by afternoon thunderstorms which occur almost daily.
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