Thundershower (noun)

A sudden, brief rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Origin:

The word "thundershower" is a compound word made up of "thunder" and "shower" and it has been used since the 19th century.

Examples:

1. We had to take shelter during the thundershower.
2. The thundershower was over quickly but it was quite intense.
3. The thundershower caused flash flooding in the streets.
4. I love watching thundershowers, but I don't like getting caught in one.
5. The thundershower was so loud it woke me up in the middle of the night.