Useful phrases describing weather

(a) The sky and clouds:

The high sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky.
The sky above was full of tumultuous, dark, ragged clouds.
A sky of mackerel clouds, crimson and amber-tinted.
It was a grey afternoon with a dull sky threatening rain.
A cloud, ominous and black, drifted over the mountain and released a sudden
shower.
(b) Sunrise and sunset:
The sun rose in a pool of crimson and gold, spilling light all over the land and the
white clouds.
From freezing night, it turned to scorching day as the sun climbed towards its
zenith.
As the sun set, the few thin strips of clouds on the horizon turned shimmering
gold.
It was a lovely walk, with the sun setting behind the mountain in a sea of liquid
gold.
The sunsets have been glorious lately, all rosy and salmon- pink.
(c) Lightning and thunder:
Thunder came marching from far away with increasing tread.
Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each
other.
A bolt of lightning tore across the sky and a peal of thunder followed.
(d) Wind and rain:
The wind was sighing and thrashing in the tree tops and the boughs moaned.
The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the
land.
A curtain of rain beat down from the heavens.
(e) The moon:
The moon was abnormally large and it bathed the earth with its luminous glow.
GOOD / BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
1.The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly.
2.The sun filtered through the clouds, signalling the end of the rain.
3.A golden glow spread across the sky as the sun chased the dark clouds away.
4.The whole landscape was bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun.
5.Palm trees swayed gently in the breeze in the warm tropical sunshine.
6.Fresh air filled my lungs and I felt refreshed and exhilarated.
7.The breath-taking scenery captivated everyone.
8.The pond was bathed in a golden hue by the gentle sunlight and the water was as clear
as crystal.
9.The sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky.
10.The sun rose in a pool of crimson and gold, spilling light all over the land and the
white clouds

BAD WEATHER
1.The sky above was full of tumultuous, dark and ragged clouds.
2.It was a cold grey afternoon with a dull sky and threatening rain.
3.Ominous black clouds covered the sky and released a sudden shower.
4.Thunder rolled in from the west and rain began to fall.
5.The dark clouds grew ominous.
6.Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
7.The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land.
8.A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each other.
9.Thunder roared and lightning flashed across the sky.
10.The howling of the wind frightened us all.
How to express feelings?
How do you describe a person who is angry?
He turned red with fury.
Her face was contorted with rage and fury.
Jimmy was so angry that his blood boiled.
Laras voice crackled with anger.
An angry frown creased her forehead.
A wave of futile rage swept over him.
Venom spewed from his lips as he cursed belligerently.
She was like a bull in a china shop.
Seething with anger, she approached Ben menacingly.
Her eyes flashed with anger and resentment.
His anger turned into violence.
How do you describe a person who is sad?
Tears welled up in his eyes and began rolling down her cheeks like rivulets.
No one could express his agony.
She was on the brink of tears.
He felt the whole world collapsing upon him.
Dark clouds seemed to constantly loom over her head.
She felt as if her heart had been ripped from her body.
He cried his heart out on hearing the tragic news.
She fell to her knees, clutching her head in despair.
He felt the whole weight of the world upon her shoulders.
His eyes were puffy and red after all the crying.
How do you describe a person who is shock/frightened?
Panic started to engulf Timmy.
The cold black night pierced his very bones.
Terror seized us all.
Paralyzed with fear, he could not command his legs to run.
The shock robbed him of speech.

The blood drained from his face when he heard the tragic news.
A chill ran down his spine.
His hair stood on ends as a cry rang high into the night.
She screamed her head off when she saw the corpse.
Overcome with fright, she lost her balance and fell down in a swoon.
She stood rooted to the ground.
A haze of fear surrounded her.
He stood motionless with horror.
Frightening thoughts race through her mind.
She felt a wave of fear rush through her.
He stood stunned and speechless by his sudden rebuke.
She was at loss for words.
They huddled together and stared apprehensively into the darkness.

How do you describe a person who is happy?

He was over the moon when he heard the good news.
She was floating on air when her teacher praised her.
She could hardly contain her joy.
Her eyes glittered with tears of joy.
It seemed as if a smile was plastered on her face.
They were saturated with happiness.
She felt as if the whole world was on her side.
He nearly fell over in elation after learning that he had won the prize.
Her bright smile was infectious, lighting up the room.
Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks.