stormy weather

noun

: things that are difficult to deal with : problems
They have had their fair share of stormy weather in their marriage.

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Enjoy Wednesday, Twin Citians, because some stormy weather is on the way. — Mike Augustyniak, CBS News, 3 June 2026 They can be connected to stormy weather but also sometimes occur during sunny days. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Despite having worked with fire crews in stormy weather conditions for decades, Stenhouse said the incident was his first encounter with a lightning strike victim. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Stake Peonies With their large, heavy flowerheads, peonies are notorious for flopping, especially in rainy or stormy weather. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stormy weather

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“Stormy weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stormy%20weather. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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