Ukraine to See Dry, Mild Weather on Thursday
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Ukraine will experience dry weather on Thursday, with temperatures reaching as high as 24°C, according to the latest forecast. No rain is expected during the day.
Meanwhile, meteorologists have released an outlook for October. They say the month will bring near-normal temperatures and rainfall across the country. This means weather patterns should stay close to what is typical for this time of year.
However, the coming weekend looks less predictable. Forecasters describe it as a period full of contrasts, with conditions changing quickly from one day to the next.
Some days are expected to bring rain, while others will feel much warmer, with temperatures climbing as high as 26°C. This kind of variability is common during the shift between seasons.
Such swings between rain and warmth are typical in early autumn, as weather systems move more actively across the region. Residents are advised to check daily updates, since conditions may shift from one day to the next.
Overall, the week offers a mix of weather: a dry and relatively warm Thursday, followed by a more unpredictable weekend. People planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on local forecasts to prepare accordingly.
Vocabulary10 words
- dry weather
- weather with no rain
- outlook
- a general idea of what will happen
- near-normal
- very close to what usually happens
- contrasts
- big differences between things
- variability
- how much something changes
- weather systems
- large weather patterns that move and bring rain, wind, or heat
- local forecasts
- weather predictions for a specific area
- meteorologists
- scientists who study the weather
- typical
- usual or normal
- shift
- a change from one thing to another
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Answer key
1. Dry with temperatures up to 24°C 2. Near-normal temperatures and rainfall 3. Full of contrasts, from rain to warm temperatures
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Ukraine will experience _____ weather on Thursday, with temperatures reaching as high as 24°C.
No rain is expected during the _____.
Meteorologists have released an _____ for October.
They say the month will bring _____ temperatures and rainfall.
The coming weekend looks less _____.
Forecasters describe it as a period full of _____.
Some days are expected to bring rain, while others will feel much _____.
Temperatures could climb as high as _____.
Such swings between rain and warmth are typical during the shift between _____.
People planning outdoor activities should keep an eye on local _____.
Discussion questions
- Do you check the weather forecast often? Why or why not?
- How does changeable weather, like rain one day and warmth the next, affect your daily plans?
- What is autumn weather usually like in your country?
- Do you think weather forecasts are generally accurate? Give examples.
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