Complete the sentences 1 -8 with the words a-h to form common weather collocations. You can use one word more than one.

a. clear                                                      c. heavy                                                    e. light

b. flash                                                      d. high                                                      f. scorching

g. strong                                                   h. thick

1. There is a chance of _______ rain in the morning, so take an umbrella with you.

2. There are ______________ winds on the coast, so be very careful if walking near the cliffs.

3. There have been ________________ floods in the south of the country and many people have had to evacuate their homes at short notice.

4. The north has been affected by _________________ . snow, and many people are snowed in at home.

5. Today will be sunny with ____________________ blue skies.

6. There is fog ______________ in the west and driving might be dangerous.

7. There will be ________________ temperatures in the afternoon today, so make sure you drink plenty of water.

8. We advise people not to take their children out in the __________________ heat.