the weather

noun

: a report or forecast about the weather
Check the weather before you make plans.

Examples of the weather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About 1 in 4 flights was delayed as of 2:30 p.m., for a total of 258 departing aircraft because of the weather, according to FlightAware. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024 In addition, how many people can be found has always been influenced by the weather, and this year’s count happened just days after the historic Jan. 22 storm displaced people around the region. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024 Folks with plans for the holiday weekend, seen by many as the unofficial start of summer, will need to stay aware of the weather. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024 Sandra Delk - The Community Organizer That Friday night, as news about the weather flashed on her TV screen, Sandra Delk knew the drill. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 May 2024 Before the weather service established these dates, the start of the season was signaled by three consecutive days of average dew point temperatures of 55 degrees or higher. Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 Population size changed with the weather: several dozen in summer, joined by many day visitors; a dozen or so in winter, with the rest receiving emergency housing when nighttime temperatures fell below freezing. Photographs Todd Heisler, New York Times, 19 May 2024 Heat is also playing a factor in the weather and the state is looking to open cooling centers this weekend. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024 At first, dispatchers refused to send air medics because of the weather, but after some negotiations five helicopters landed 30 miles south, at Afton Canyon Road. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024

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“The weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20weather. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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