noun
thunderstorm; thundershower
Refers to rain accompanied by thunder and lightning; common in weather reports and forecasts.
午後は雷雨になるおそれがあります。
There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
激しい雷雨で電車が遅れた。
The train was delayed by a severe thunderstorm.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 雷, 'thunder,' and 雨, 'rain,' giving the literal sense 'thunder rain.'