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volatile weather conditions

[vɒlətəl ˈweðə kənˈdɪʃənz]
noun phrase
condições climáticas voláteis
1. Unpredictable and rapidly changing weather patterns characterized by sudden shifts in temperature, precipitation, wind speed, or atmospheric pressure
The volatile weather conditions made it impossible to plan outdoor activities for the weekend.
As condições climáticas voláteis tornaram impossível planejar atividades ao ar livre para o fim de semana.
2. Unstable atmospheric conditions that can produce severe or extreme weather events
Pilots are trained to handle volatile weather conditions during flight operations.
Os pilotos são treinados para lidar com condições climáticas voláteis durante operações de voo.
Synonyms
unstable weather conditionserratic weather patternsunpredictable climate conditionschangeable weatherturbulent atmospheric conditions
Antonyms
stable weather conditionspredictable weather patternscalm weather conditionssettled weather

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condições climáticas voláteis
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempo inconstante
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
condições de tempo instáveis
Common in meteorological contexts
Portugal
condições meteorológicas voláteis
Preferred technical term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

weather the storm
the calm before the storm
under the weather
fair-weather friend
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