risk of (some inclement weather)

risk of (some inclement weather)

A significant chance of some kind of unpleasant weather, such as rain, snow, lightning, etc., occurring. I just heard that there's a risk of rain tomorrow. I hope our football game doesn't get canceled. You should never set off on a hike when there's a risk of lightning.
See also: of, risk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

risk of rain

 and risk of showers; risk of thunder(-storms)
a chance of precipitation. (Used only in weather forecasting. There is no "risk" of hazard or injury involved.) And for tomorrow, there is a slight risk of showers in the morning. There is a 50 percent risk of rain tonight.
See also: of, rain, risk
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • risk of rain
  • come on to (something)
  • pour rain
  • pouring rain
  • lash down on
  • lash down on (someone or something)
  • come in out of the rain
  • drenched to the skin
  • make it rain
  • come rain or shine