How to Use orographic in a Sentence
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Moisture associated with Jerry combined with local orographic effects may result in an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain as well across eastern Puerto Rico.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Moisture associated with Jerry combined with local orographic effects may result in an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain as well across eastern Puerto Rico.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Of course, the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fire zones are all located on — or adjacent to — hilly terrain where the combination of slope and maybe even some orographic enhancement could increase rainfall and debris flow amounts.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
12 Nov. 2025
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For portions of Puerto Rico, moisture associated with Jerry combined with local orographic effects may result in up to 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated 6 inches.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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For portions of Puerto Rico, moisture associated with Jerry combined with local orographic effects may result in up to 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated 6 inches.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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