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downpours

noun

plural of downpour

as in rains

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car

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Recent Examples of downpours The main thing to watch will be the potential for locally heavy downpours as deeper moisture returns. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Fires had recently gutted parts of the camps; months later, monsoon downpours would trigger deadly landslides around its tarpaulin-and-bamboo shelters. — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 More downpours will spread into the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday that could cause localized flash flooding, especially from eastern Virginia to the southern half of New Jersey. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Some thunderstorms could produce locally heavy downpours, with rainfall totals generally between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in storms. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 Lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours are primary storm impacts. — Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Sudden downpours can increase slip-and-fall risks during South Florida’s rainy season, particularly when water is tracked into commercial properties. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 In 1982-83 and 1997-98, the Bay Area, Southern California and much of the state experienced double their average annual rainfall, with regular downpours and some flooding. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Research shows that extreme weather events, including heat waves, rains and melting glaciers, have become more frequent.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rains

Noun

Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The storms are unlikely to reach the Kansas City forecast area, though there is a 10% to 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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