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Sentence Examples The blustery southerly wind kept the forecast heavy rain away until mid afternoon and it was only the very late starters who were caught out. Even when heavy rain wreaked havoc with some of the street decorations on Coronation eve, street party organisers were undaunted. Limited visibility due to heavy rain and massive traffic jams forced us to inch along in the Blazer. But huge traffic delays and heavy rain led to visitors complaining about muddy pathways and uneven road surfaces. The cyclone announced itself in Mackay late on the 20th with rapidly strengthening winds and heavy rain squalls. There had been heavy rain the night before, so even his ten-year-old Nissan Patrol four-wheel drive was slipping and sliding quite a bit. The alarm woke me at 6.30 the next morning, but the sound of heavy rain on the van roof persuaded me to switch it off and go back to sleep. The freezing conditions on Saturday were tough for the two teams as heavy rain fell for spells making the surface very wet and slippy. Memories of previous heatwaves at exam time were washed away with the unseasonably heavy rain which has hit the country for most of June. Meanwhile, heavy rain, recorded at 59.2 mm by the Met Department, flooded several areas and uprooted trees in various parts of the City. But massive traffic hold-ups and persistent heavy rain led to visitors complaining about muddy pathways and uneven road surfaces. And after three days of heavy rain, it cleared up minutes before the ceremony. The heavy rain drops soon had them soaked to the skin, but the rain was warm and soothing, not sharp and stinging. Monsoons and typhoons, over-riding normal conditions, bring periods of heavy rain. The Caymans, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, were pounded by heavy rain and winds over 100 mph. Meanwhile, the weather bureau says south-east Queensland should enjoy heavy rain this morning while it lasts. The persistent heavy rain and south-easterly winds made thing very unpleasant for everyone, especially the first part of the day. This may result from drifting spray or a heavy rain that washes recently applied chemicals into the pond. The weather was a total contrast to the previous week with non-stop heavy rain, which resulted in only 11 holes being played. In heavy rain, the fastest speed of the windscreen wipers is inadequate to keep the view ahead clear. Show More Sentences The pitch was waterlogged before the start and continuous heavy rain meant it resembled a paddy field long before the end. But in heavy rain an overflow valve under the river siphoned untreated waste, including sulfureous waste, directly into the waterway. In some cases, concrete and stone retaining walls and dikes are erected along banks to stave off overflow in heavy rain. If a heavy rain fills the reservoir, the water overflows into a perforated pipe that zigzags under the garden. When the world outside was drenched in heavy rain, I made torches out of bundles of straw and played hide-and-go-seek in the castle. In Taiwan, the strong winds and heavy rain from the typhoon have killed at least two people. She said there would be heavy rain and strong, cold winds all day and a spell of snow in the afternoon, particularly over high ground. The trees that topple with heavy rain and strong winds are done in by the cemented pavements that choke their roots. On a day of strong winds and heavy rain, a more controlled game was required with continuity of possession being the key. In spite of strong and heavy rain people went ahead with the annual Spring clean up. In one tiny schoolhouse the roof caved in after a heavy rain and prickly pear quickly began to take root inside. The lake overflowed as the catchment area of the lake has been receiving heavy rain for the last one week. Drivers were left stranded, surrounded by water, while other cars became stuck in potholes caused by the heavy rain. The trio stretched their lead to nearly six minutes at the 90 km mark, but they were gradually reeled in as heavy rain began to fall in Brittany. Within 5 minutes of these pictures being shot the sky was black and heavy rain was falling. This afternoon's Uttoxeter card was abandoned because the course is waterlogged following heavy rain. Last year's event was abandoned after just two days when heavy rain and traffic chaos conspired to make it a wash-out. The game was played in dreadful conditions with a strong breeze driving the heavy rain into the Keane's Road goal. Police think the body may not have been spotted before because it may have been washed down to that location after heavy rain. Play started just an hour late after the previous two days had been washed out by heavy rain and a waterlogged outfield. Show More Sentences Petrol station bosses have begun an investigation into whether heavy rain caused water to get into a fuel pump. Police believe the car may have aquaplaned on the waterlogged motorway because of the heavy rain. Slurry must not be spread on waterlogged or frozen soils or if heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours. The heavy rain drummed against the windows rhythmically, making dark music that only the heartbroken could enjoy. A couple of weeks after the monarch's announcement, heavy rain began to fall, thus ending the drought. At this time, I noticed that the wind had picked up, but I thought it was to be expected considering the heavy rain that was falling. The weather might have been far from summery, but even heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of weekenders determined to enjoy themselves. The oil is thought to have welled up from a small boat which sank on Monday after heavy rain caused the water level to rise. Weather effects like sand storms or heavy rain and snowfall shorten your units' line of sight and cut their air supply. Every once in a while, a rat-a-tat of heavy rain would pelt the windows, drowning out the demanding drone of wind. Horsemen were greeted by temperatures in the 40s, heavy rain, and wind gusts of nearly 40 miles per hour on Tuesday. The gloomy picture emerged as heavy rain lashed the UK and isolated areas in parts of the country were warned to expect flooding. Poor visibility and heavy rain did not prevent three jet skiers taking to the water off the Exmouth coast before they got into difficulties. A disabled traveller whose boat has run aground at Linton Lock, near York, may have to wait for heavy rain before it is refloated. Fishing was considered good even though heavy rain fell all through the day. He said the incident could have been quite serious, as the night turned cold and heavy rain began to fall during the descent. Hampshire was battered by high-speed winds and heavy rain yesterday as violent storms hit the county. Over the past week lightning storms and heavy rain have caused a lot of problems, especially with holidaymakers and visitors. The demisters stopped working and it was real heavy rain and I couldn't see anything. A massive storm system is expected to slam into the coast, bringing heavy rain and flooding. Show More Sentences Even as heavy rain began to fall last night, few accepted offers for a ride from bus and truck drivers. And then the heavens opened, releasing a deluge of heavy rain that had all three of us scrambling to be the first back in the house. It is fairly dry all the year round, and light footwear is adequate unless there has been heavy rain. Conditions were rough in the river mouth and out to sea, with a strong rip current, heavy rain and thick cloud cover. Unfortunately, the heavy rain and gusting winds on Saturday put a damper on the day's events. In 1927, a heavy rain widened the natural funnel-shaped opening to the upper level of an unknown system of caverns in western Arizona. The river was very low but rises in minutes in heavy rain, something to do with draining from the old lead mines. But they were kept guessing by the weather until the day itself, with heavy rain falling during the days in the run-up to the event. With the wind increasing, the heavy rain being blown in my face I decided to call it a day. With a garden hose connected to this safety valve, you can direct some of the overflow after a heavy rain out into the garden. The heavy rain had left the pitch sodden and a tricky crosswind made the kicking game somewhat difficult. They could hear the heavy rain pounding down on the rooftop and the thunder crashing. With heavy rain now falling, the game became bogged down in a midfield stalemate. Today was much warmer and consequently it thawed and roads became very muddy, just as if a heavy rain had fallen. But just off in the distance another bank of dark and threatening clouds is quickly rolling in, bringing with it the typical heavy rain and fog. They bring with them devastating winds, heavy rain and the threat of coastal inundation from tidal surges. He said temperatures will remain high on Monday and Tuesday but thunderstorms and heavy rain could also be expected. Days of heavy rain and a sudden melt of snow on the North York Moors were blamed for the rapidly-rising river levels. The heavy rain since Thursday has also caused flooding in many other parts of the city, inundating thousands of buildings. Streams and becks were strewn with tree trunks, branches and litter which would all block the watercourses during heavy rain. Show More Sentences The flood disaster in southern Africa continues to take its toll, with more heavy rain hindering the relief operation. And obviously with the fairly heavy rain that had fallen it was very soft underfoot. The poor state of storm water drains in the city became evident after the first spells of heavy rain last month. The storm tossed heavy rain and strong winds at Cancun and other Mexican resorts. Whipped by heavy rain, hundreds of police, military and civilian workers used shovels and electric torches to comb through the smoking wreckage. We have this concern at the coast for the storm surge and the winds, but we have just as great a concern inland for some very heavy rain. Most days have had fairly heavy rain on and off so we have not been able to get out in the garden to tidy up. They reach land in unconventional fashion only to face an insane climb of a nearly sheer cliff at night and in a heavy rain. Without bowling a ball at Waringstown yesterday, their ICC Trophy Group A clash against the USA was called off due to heavy rain. The heavy rain made for slippery conditions and consequently mistakes on both sides. Yet in another area hit by a recent heavy rain, the ironwood trees and the spiny ocotillos are flush with new green leaves. There was mist, cloud cover, and heavy rain, all of which impeded movement. Biting winds, heavy rain, sleet showers and muddy underfoot conditions conspired to make life extremely difficult for the players. Frequently within just a few minutes, sunshine, heavy rain showers and hail storms occurred. Police say heavy rain and standing water on the road surface may have been a contributory factor in the collision. Pedestrians and motorcyclists sought shelter when the storm invaded the city and delivered hail and heavy rain. Tropical Storm Cindy is approaching hurricane strength and is spreading heavy rain in squalls as it bears down on the north central Gulf Coast. We got off the train in the heavy rain at the East Chattanooga site, where we were treated to the turntable display. The report that small pieces of turquoise washed off the hills onto the streets after a heavy rain is not exactly true. The south-west monsoon from May to October brings heavy rain and heavy seas and can restrict diving. Show More Sentences The heavy rain held up the start for an hour and a half and left sodden fairways and greens to add to the golfers' worries. Records for heavy rain, flooding, hurricanes and typhoons as well as drought and dust storms are increasingly being broken. Where particularly heavy rain falls on mountains with steep and narrow channels, it can cause some of the worst flash floods in the world. Frost, strong winds and heavy rain will take their toll on the show of leaves as winter sets in in earnest. The heavy rain which had showered the course for 36 hours finally relented for the third round and left the fearsome Bethpage Black course more receptive to below-par scoring. One morning during a heavy rain we shoved our racks to the bulkheads and turned our barracks into a mini-drill-field and practiced close order drill. Petunia flowers are fragile though and all the heavy rain had rather decimated an enormous hanging basket full of them that hangs on the side of the car port. The prospects of normal growth of paddy, cotton and other kharif crops brightened after two hours of heavy rain that lashed this region yesterday. The Lions Club had also planned to hold a lawn bowling competition prior to the party but unfortunately they had to cancel this because of heavy rain. After generating tornadoes during the weekend, the storm system continued toward the east and south yesterday, producing heavy rain along an arc from Louisiana to Virginia. In summer, the glazed frame-light can often be left off altogether and replaced with a slatted frame, the glazed light being put back if there is a likelihood of heavy rain. During the summer, keep them moist in dry weather, apply a liquid feed every three weeks and, if necessary, give the plants a support to prevent damage by wind and heavy rain. The blue pellets had been liquidised by the heavy rain, the court heard. A very large crowd had massed under the awning despite the heavy rain. There was also heavy rain, and the accident occurred on a road that was notorious for hydroplaning. There was a thunderclap and heavy rain started to thud on the carpet. Groundsmen were left working overtime enable matches to go ahead as one of the worst summers in recent memory produced another week of heavy rain. The floodlit one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand A at Bristol was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent heavy rain. Anglers in South Africa still target sharks, especially off the long beaches facing the Indian Ocean and in river mouths and estuaries after heavy rain. Fortunately, despite the recent bad weather, the underfoot conditions were reasonably good and it proved an entertaining match until heavy rain marred the final 20 minutes. Show More Sentences And this year heavy rain turned most of the course into a quagmire, making conditions even more challenging, causing many slips and falls throughout the afternoon. Laird and a member of his staff were outside with a customer's car, when sudden, heavy rain and harsh winds upsweeping dirt caused them to push the car inside the garage. Unlike the native solidagos that are quite invasive and fall over after a heavy rain, these newer varieties are sturdy and bursting with fall blooms. Nearly 200 trees may have fallen or have been damaged during the squalls, heavy rain and hailstorm that lashed the city for a week now, according to various associations. The heavy rain that fell last weekend had cleared up by yesterday when crowds gathered to watch hundreds of teens of all shapes and sizes in action. The weather here in Wales is awful today, gale force winds and heavy rain. With around 15 minutes to go, they were up to third place but the weather took a final twist as heavy rain fell in the last 10 minutes of the race. When heavy rain falls, the drainage system is unable to handle the water. The radar works well, Hayes said, through multifaceted conditions, including inconsistent terrain, heavy rain, migrating birds, glaciers and chaff. About three this morning, though, I was woken by heavy rain on the window, quickly followed by a massive clap of thunder as the good weather finally broke. Pent-up water from three days of heavy rain gushed through the breach. I don't think I can remember such a foul day for a sale and the intermittent showers forecast by the weather men were only interspersed with heavy rain. Yesterday he missed a few kicks but otherwise, on a surface made treacherous by heavy rain, he was footsure and confident and, by the way, scored 23 points. This weather is certainly unseasonal for July, with the combination of strong winds, heavy rain and depressed temperatures making it feel more like November. The heavy rain we recently experienced identified a number of areas causing problems and we have cleared the debris from these gulleys and ditches. Although much of the rest of Scotland was shrouded in mist and heavy rain, the deluge which dampened Aberdeen in the morning had abated long before kick off. Caroline leapt out of the van as heavy rain began to descend. It took some time to sink in, and I stood dim-wittedly in the heavy rain staring at Charles whose expression grew increasingly perplexed when I didn't get in right away. Darren stood in the doorway, dripping wet from the heavy rain. Preventing the river banks from eroding should stop the river over-topping its sides so easily in case of heavy rain and flooding. Show More Sentences Having rotovated the ground Trevor ready for planting one April, the land needed to be ridged up in case of heavy rain. At the half way stage, Brynmawr were down 39 shots to 34 when a heavy rain shower altered the pace of the green. The poor state of most of the roads meant that they could often become unusable after heavy rain. When it was too heavy rain the burn ran very high and wide and ye could never jump it. However, further heavy rain caused a delayed start on Sunday, so that the last of the revised sessions would be played on Monday. General William Birdwood later wrote that the return of heavy rain and mud sloughs was the main cause of the failure to hold captured ground. In heavy rain and complete darkness, the 13th Welsh carried on the advance. This means that in the event of heavy rain, a match may be cancelled, abandoned or suspended due to an unsafe outfield. During the afternoon, heavy rain began to fall and did so for three days, hindering future operations. Gusts above 40mph made signs shake and the heavy rain fall sideways in Buxton, the south-easternmost tip of the Outer Banks. As for Primal Kyogre, it has the Primordial Sea Ability, which brings heavy rain with it. Because of its location at the confluence between two rivers, Stonehaven is prone to flooding following heavy rain. Or the wonderment in not 1 but 2 rainbows as they cap off a berry blue sky now void of thick heavy rain clouds. When driving in heavy rain drivers notice a reduction in road spray from other vehicles and improved visibility. In heavy rain the flood was so deep it rose above the upstand behind the flashing and soaked into the wall. When heavy rain or frost threatens, Craig suggests picking underripe but full-size tomatoes and storing them in a paper bag with an apple. The third and fourth days of the Bears' game with Worcestershire, yesterday and today, were complete non-starters as heavy rain hit the ground. All government agencies are on alert for an expected cold front and heavy rain over several areas in the Kingdom from tomorrow until Wednesday. It was staged at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit and attended by 18,500 people in heavy rain. The heavy rain had turned the track into a mudbath but the 7-4 favourite was undeterred, attacking his fences with relish. Show More Sentences It will be cloudy overnight, with outbreaks of heavy rain at times. The rain may turn wintry over higher ground. The man was caught in the flashflood during a spell of heavy rain when he was on his way home. This wide expanse of peat bog continues to be dangerous to walkers, especially after heavy rain. There is a small tarn in the depression, and sometimes a second after heavy rain. After a last ditch night feint and barge attack during the heavy rain storm at the time led by Capt. The band had eventually given up waiting and walked home, along a grass verge that was turning to mud under the heavy rain. Fly sheet over whole tent for extra protection from heavy rain and front shield over doorway. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast, making strong winds and heavy rain possible at all times of the year. The four remaining vessels quickly lost sight of each other in the heavy rain and were unable to regroup when the storm finally passed on 1 June. The hot weather is often followed by heavy rain, thunderstorms and occasional typhoons. In November 1994, Hurricane Gordon brushed Haiti, dumping heavy rain and creating flash flooding that triggered mudslides. On 27 October 1960, following very heavy rain, the Exe overflowed and flooded large areas of Exeter including Exwick, St Thomas and Alphington. However he extended his lead to 12 points after winning the Japanese Grand Prix in heavy rain after Alonso crashed. Once every five or six years, a tropical storm, accompanied by very high and potentially damaging winds and heavy rain, will strike the region. Haslam put in the decisive lap just before a heavy rain shower 12 minutes before the end of qualifying wrecked the chances of Lavilla and Ryuichi Kiyonari getting on terms. In Wednesday's incident, heavy rain saw water spout from a manhole in a resident's garden and flood part of the road, with around a foot of water reported. In October 1966, heavy rain made the giant coal tip unstable. There are very few bridges on the footpaths in Skye and even short periods of heavy rain can cause rivers to rise rapidly, often making them uncrossable. There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places. Before the unseasonal cold snap, Birmingham is likely to be swamped by heavy rain spreading north from France, with thundery showers predicted on Friday. Show More Sentences Throughout the day, heavy rain had fallen saturating the ground. Flooding can be a problem after heavy rain, especially at Appersett, near Hawes, and heavy snow can close the road temporarily at the Black Horse hill and in Garsdale. The river has a history of flooding, mainly due to the high sides of its banks in its earlier stages, which cause rapid runoff of water following heavy rain. More than 500,000 people in 150 cities in the state of Parana were affected by the flooding on the Iguazu River following heavy rain, dpa reported. Tropical cyclones out at sea cause large waves, heavy rain, flood and high winds, disrupting international shipping and, at times, causing shipwrecks. His plan to undermine the city walls failed due to heavy rain, and on the approach of a parliamentary relief force, Charles lifted the siege and withdrew to Sudeley Castle. Some ducks, particularly in Australia where rainfall is patchy and erratic, are nomadic, seeking out the temporary lakes and pools that form after localised heavy rain. In late summer and early autumn, typhoons often bring heavy rain. True, the land was sodden from recent heavy rain, but the combination of blue skies, green grass and trees at the peak of their autumnal goldenness was wonderful. After days of heavy rain in the area, the mudslide early Monday in the town of Sapucaia, about 150 kilometres north-east of Rio deJaneiro, buried eight homes. Occasional tropical cyclones generally occur between January to March and tend to disrupt the weather for only about three days, bringing heavy rain. Examples from Classical Literature A gale of wind, accompanied with heavy rain, often readies its climax just about the dawn. Besides suffering from a dust storm, Kansas was stricken by floods due to heavy rain in some parts of the state. According to details, tropical storm Phet followed by heavy rain and wind storm played havoc in different parts of district Gwadar. Our operations on the Aisne were at this time much hampered by heavy rain. Sometimes the travellers passed beneath cascades which pitched from such lofty heights that the water fell into the stream like heavy rain. On Sunday, heavy rain combined with snow melt could lead to localised surface water and flooding. Vietnam said heavy rain had been falling in several central provinces while flooding and landslides could strike the region later this week. It was now fully night-fall, and a thick humid fog hung over the city, soon ending in a settled and heavy rain. The recent windstorm alongwith wind and thunderstorm and heavy rain has caused severe damage to the electricity infrastructure in Sahiwal, Bahawalpurand Multan division. As heavy rain continued in the north of Scotland, there were two minor landslides on roads in Easter Ross and another minor landslide on a road in the Black Isle. When it did, Chris Woakes made a breakthrough in the second over, before the players left the field with dark clouds casting semidarkness and threatening heavy rain. Cumulus' meteorologist Warwick Norton had predicted that July was going to be a washout with heavy rain across Britain and Ireland, which would mean poor demand for Magners. Find more words! 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