The weather and natural disasters - B2.1 Vocabulary | Quizlet

partly

Today's forecast predicts a _____ cloudy morning with increasing sunshine in the afternoon.

rainy

We cancelled our picnic because of the _____ weather. It rained a lot.

drizzly

It's a _____ day (with light rain), so don't forget your umbrella.

windy

The trees were swaying in the _____ weather.

stormy

The weather forecast warns of a _____ evening with heavy rain and strong winds.

snowy

It was a _____ day, so the kids decided to build a snowman.

foggy

It was a very _____ morning. Visibility was almost zero.

misty

It was a _____ day. The thin fog made visibility a bit difficult.

hazy

It was _____ outside. The dust from the fires made visibility difficult.

overcast

The sky was completely _____, and it looked like rain was imminent.

clear

The next morning, the sky was _____.

thundery

We should expect a _____ night, so it's best to stay indoors. (=with lots of thunder)

freezing

It's _____. We are having sub-zero temperatures.

cool

It's _____ outside. It's not cold really, but you should wear a jacket.

chilly (or 'nippy')

It was a _____ day. We were shivering as we waited for the bus.

scorching (or 'boiling')

During the _____ summer heat, it's essential to stay hydrated.

warm

It was a _____ day. It felt fantastic to be able to wear a T-shirt.

mild

We had a _____ winter this year, with very little snow.

arid

Deserts are known for their _____ conditions and lack of rainfall.

dry

The weather here is quite _____. It doesn't often rain.

wet

We have very _____ weather in spring. It's always raining.

humid

The _____ climate made the air feel heavy and sticky.

damp

It's _____ outside. It's slightly wet, and it's unpleasant.

muggy

Summers here are very _____. They are hot and uncomfortably humid.

thunderstorm

There was a powerful _____ with lots of thunder and lightning.

blizzard

The _____ brought heavy snowfall and strong winds.

heatwave

A severe _____ will last for a few days, with abnormal temperatures reaching 40º Celsius.

shower

We got caught in a brief _____ while hiking but found shelter under a tree.

hail

The _____ caused damage to the crops and properties.

tornado

The _____ caused extensive damage to homes and uprooted trees along its path

hurricane

The state of Florida was hit by a _____ that caused serious damage.

drought

The prolonged _____ led to water shortages in the region.

earthquake

The _____ shook the entire city, causing buildings to tremble.

wildfire

A _____ spread rapidly through the forest due to dry conditions.

tsunami

The _____, a giant 50-foot wave, caused massive destruction.

flood

After the _____, it took weeks for the water level to go down.