🌦️ Level Up: Weather Talk

🔍 Word Focus: Overcast

overcast (adjective) — used to describe a sky that is completely covered with clouds, with little or no blue sky. It often suggests a dull, grey sky.

It’s overcast today, but at least it’s not raining.

The beach looked quiet and grey under the overcast sky.

🗣️ Common Weather Expressions

• There's a cold front coming in / moving in.
• It's clearing up. It think it'll be fine weather for the pinic this afternoon.
• It looks like rain. We better grab our umbrellas.
• It's a bit chilly out there. You should wear a jacket.
• The sun is breaking through (the clouds).

🌡️ Talking About Temperature

• It's scorching hot today.
• It's freezing outside. (heavy coat weather)
• It's a bit nippy out today. (jacket weather)

🌧️ Rain & Wet Weather

drizzle (n/v) — very light rain

It was just drizzling all morning, so we still went for a walk.

downpour (n) — heavy, sudden rain

We got caught in a sudden downpour and were soaked.

shower (n) — short period of rain

There might be a few showers this afternoon.

hail (n/v) — small balls of ice

The hail damaged the car windows.

torrential rain — extremely heavy rain

The torrential rain caused flooding.

❄️ Cold & Wintery Weather

sleet (n/v) — rain + snow

The rain turned to sleet in the evening.

frost (n) — thin ice layer

There's frost on the roads this morning—drive carefully.

blizzard (n) — strong snowstorm

The airport closed because of the blizzard.

chilly (adj) — a little cold

It's a bit chilly today—grab a jacket.

🌤️ Warm & Pleasant Weather

balmy (adj) — warm and pleasant

We enjoyed a balmy evening on the terrace.

mild (adj) — not too hot or cold

We had a surprisingly mild winter this year.

scorching (adj) — extremely hot

It's scorching today—stay in the shade!

stifling (adj) — hot and uncomfortable

The stifling heat made everyone tired.

💨 Wind & Air Movement

breeze (n) — light wind

There's a nice breeze coming from the sea.

gust (n) — sudden strong wind

A sudden gust of wind nearly blew my hat off.

gale (n) — very strong wind

The forecast warns of gales along the coast.

🌫️ Visibility & Sky Conditions

overcast (adj) — cloudy and grey

It's overcast and grey today.

fog / foggy — thick cloud near ground

The plane was delayed because of thick fog.

mist / misty — light fog

The hills looked beautiful in the morning mist.

haze (n) — unclear air

There's a haze over the city from the heat and traffic.

🌍 Other Useful Terms

humid (adj) — wet, heavy air

It's so humid today—my clothes feel wet just standing outside.

smog (n) — polluted air

In some cities, smog can make breathing difficult.

heatwave (n) — long hot period

We're in the middle of a heatwave.

drought (n) — no rain for a long time

The farmers are worried about the drought.