Weather: forecasts, extremes and changing plans

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adapt to a changing climate

приспосабливаться к изменению климата

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adjust to climate change

to adjust to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

Cities can adapt to a changing climate by improving drainage and planting more trees.

Farmers may need to adapt to a changing climate by growing crops that need less water.

be affected by extreme weather

страдать от погодных аномалий

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suffer from severe weather

to experience problems caused by unusually severe rain, wind, heat, or cold

Coastal areas may be affected by extreme weather, with strong winds damaging buildings.

Our trip was affected by extreme weather: heavy snow stopped all the trains.

be caught in a storm

попасть в бурю

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get caught in a storm

to be outdoors when dangerous wind and rain begin unexpectedly

We were caught in a storm while walking back to the campsite and had to find shelter.

I would hate to be caught in a storm on that exposed mountain path.

check the weather forecast

проверить прогноз погоды

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look at the forecast

to look at a prediction of future atmospheric conditions

I always check the weather forecast before a long walk.

We checked the weather forecast and moved the picnic to Sunday.

disrupt travel plans

нарушать планы поездки

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interfere with travel plans

to cause planned journeys or activities to change or stop

Heavy snowfall can disrupt travel plans by closing roads and cancelling flights.

Bad weather disrupted our travel plans, so we stayed an extra night.

drop below zero

experience a heatwave

face severe weather conditions

have a mild climate

have unpredictable weather

make the most of good weather

rise sharply