雷暴 — meaning in English

English meaning

• squall noun A sudden, brief, and violent storm, often with strong winds and rain or snow.
• thunderstorm noun A storm featuring thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail.

Senses

雷暴 is used for these senses in English:

• squall (often, nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
• thunderstorm A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

squall — full definition

1. noun A sudden, brief, and violent storm, often with strong winds and rain or snow.
2. verb To cry or wail loudly, especially of a baby.