lightning storm
Sky's electric fury
A lightning storm is a weather event characterized by frequent lightning strikes, often accompanied by thunder, rain, and strong winds.
The term emphasizes the electrical activity rather than precipitation: We watched the lightning storm from the porch.
Also called a thunderstorm or electrical storm.
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Very light precipitation
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Absence of cloud cover
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