Weather Chat Flashcards by Matthew Fabling

A prediction of the weather conditions.

Weather forecast:

I checked the weather forecast, and it’s supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

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A heavy and sudden rainfall.

Downpour

We got caught in a downpour on our way to the restaurant, and we were soaking wet.

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A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.

Heatwave

During the recent heatwave, everyone was seeking shade and cold drinks.

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A cold and unpleasant feeling in the air.

Chill

There’s a chill in the office today; I should have worn a sweater.

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Extremely hot, especially during the summer.

Sizzling

It was sizzling today down at the beach

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Dark and overcast, often associated with sadness.

Gloomy

The gloomy weather made me feel a bit down today.

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Extremely cold.

Freezing

I’m freezing in this office; can we turn up the heating?

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Hot and humid, making the air feel heavy.

Muggy

The office felt so muggy after the air conditioning broke down.

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To rain heavily.

Pour

It started pouring just as we left the restaurant.

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To be exposed to intense heat or sunshine.

Bake

I forgot my sunscreen, and I’ve been baking in the sun all day.

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To relax and unwind.

Chill out

Let’s chill out at a café and enjoy the pleasant weather.

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Happening quickly and unexpectedly.

Suddenly

The temperature dropped suddenly, and it started snowing.

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Continuously and without interruption.

Endlessly

It felt like the rain was endlessly pouring down all weekend.

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In a friendly and welcoming manner.

Warmly

The locals warmly welcomed us despite the bad weather.

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To become cloudy or overcast.

Cloud over:

The sky started to cloud over, and it looks like rain is coming.

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To become less cloudy or rainy.

Clear up:

The weather has cleared up, so let’s head out for a walk.

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Not feeling well or slightly ill.

Under the weather:

I can’t make it to the restaurant tonight; I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

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A period of tranquility before a difficult situation.

The calm before the storm:

The peaceful morning was the calm before the storm of a busy workday.

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To rain very heavily.

Rain cats and dogs:

It was raining cats and dogs during our lunch break, so we stayed indoors.

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To decline an invitation for now but suggest a another moment to meet later.

Take a rain check:

I’m too busy today, but can I take a rain check on dinner this weekend?

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Unusual or unexpected weather conditions.

Freak weather:
The freak weather caused a lot of flight delays at the airport.

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A weather event with falling balls of ice.

Hailstorm

We had to pull over during the hailstorm; it was too dangerous to drive.

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A brief period of sunshine during an otherwise cloudy day.

Sunny spell:

There was a sunny spell in the afternoon, so we went for a walk.

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A single ice crystal that falls as snow.

Snowflake

Each snowflake is unique, just like people’s personalities.

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Extremely hot and scorching.

Blistering The blistering heat made it impossible to enjoy the picnic.

Refreshingly cold and invigorating.

Brisk A brisk wind blew through the office, and it felt great.

With reduced visibility due to fine water droplets in the air.

Misty The morning was misty, and I could barely see the road.

Having a gentle, pleasant wind.

Breezy It's quite breezy outside; perfect weather for a beach day.

To dress warmly, often in layers of clothing.

Bundle up: It's so cold outside; make sure to bundle up before going out.

To suffer from extreme heat.

Swelter We were sweltering in the office without air conditioning.

To tremble or shake due to cold or fear.

Shiver I was shivering in my wet clothes after getting caught in the rain.

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Abruptly The storm arrived abruptly, and we had to cancel our outdoor plans.

Without stopping or showing any mercy.

Relentlessly The rain fell relentlessly throughout the night.

Used to describe heavy or intense rain or thunder.

Loudly It was raining loudly last night, and the thunder was deafening.

To look up the current or forecasted weather conditions.

Check the weather: Before planning a picnic, it's a good idea to check the weather online.

To prepare for a storm or difficult situation.

Batten down the hatches: With the hurricane approaching, we need to batten down the hatches.

Someone who is only a friend when things are going well.

Fair-weather friend: He's a fair-weather friend; he's never there when I need him the most.

A short period of better weather during a storm or bad conditions.

Break in the weather: We got a lucky break in the weather and managed to finish the outdoor event.

Regardless of the weather conditions.

Rain or shine: The concert will go on, rain or shine, so be prepared for any weather.

To endure and survive a difficult situation.

Weather the storm: We will weather the storm together and come out stronger.

A meteorological phenomenon caused by reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light.

Rainbow After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

A thick mist or cloud near the ground, reducing visibility.

Fog Driving in heavy fog can be quite dangerous.

Extremely hot, often referring to a sunny day.

Scorching The scorching sun made the beach unbearable without sunscreen.

The sky is completely covered by clouds.

Overcast The overcast weather made it feel like it was going to rain.

Extremely wet or waterlogged.

Soggy The ground is so soggy after all the rain we've had.

Extremely cold and uncomfortable.

Biting The biting wind makes me want to stay indoors.

To seek protection or cover from harsh weather conditions.

Shelter from: We sheltered from the rain under a tree during the storm.

To spoil someone's plans or mood.

Rain on someone's parade: Don't rain on my parade; I'm excited about the picnic.

Used to describe extreme or unpredictable weather conditions.

Crazily The sun unexpectedly came out after a gloomy morning.

Occurring without warning or in an unanticipated manner.

Unexpectedly The sun unexpectedly came out after a gloomy morning.

To remove clouds or rain, allowing the sky to become clear.

Clear away - The rain has finally cleared away, and the stars are visible.

To sunbathe and soak up the sun.

Catch some rays: - Let's head to the beach and catch some rays this weekend.

In a similar situation or facing similar challenges.

In the same boat: - We're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with this unpredictable weather.

An event or plan that is canceled due to bad weather.

Washout - The outdoor concert was a complete washout because of the heavy rain.

Vulnerable to the effects of unpredictable weather.

Fair game: Our picnic plans are fair game if the weather doesn't cooperate.

A mixture of rain and snow, often leading to icy conditions.

Sleet The sleet made the roads slippery, so be careful when driving.

Bright and warm weather with the sun out.

Sunshine I love spending my weekends in the countryside when there's plenty of sunshine.

The cooling effect of the wind on the perception of temperature.

Wind chill: The wind chill made it feel much colder than the actual temperature.

The barometer is falling, which usually means bad weather is coming.

Barometer An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes.

Pleasantly warm, neither too hot nor too cold.

Mild The mild weather in spring is perfect for outdoor activities.

Slightly wet or humid.

Damp The clothes felt damp after being left out in the rain.

Extremely heavy rain.

Torrential The torrential rain caused flooding in some areas of the city.

To enjoy and soak up the sun or warmth.

Bask in: We basked in the sun on the beach all day.

To fall asleep or lose focus due to comfortable weather.

Drift off: The sound of rain made me drift off during the meeting.

To endure hot weather or physical activity.

Sweat it out: We had to sweat it out while hiking in the scorching heat.

In an uncertain or erratic manner.

Unpredictably The weather has been changing unpredictably lately.

Describing weather conditions that gradually become severe without notice.

Stealthily The storm crept in stealthily, catching everyone off guard.

To delay or prevent something, often used with rain or bad weather.

Hold off: - I hope the rain holds off until after the outdoor event.

To cancel plans or events due to bad weather.

Wash out: The heavy rain washed out our picnic, unfortunately.

A peaceful and quiet period following a chaotic or difficult situation.

. The calm after the storm - We finally had the calm after the storm when the project was completed.

To endure and withstand challenging weather conditions.

Weather the elements: We need to weather the elements while camping in the wilderness.