violent storms
Nature's destructive fury
Violent storms are severe weather events marked by destructive winds, heavy precipitation, lightning, or other dangerous conditions.
The phrase covers hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and similar phenomena: The coast braced for violent storms.
Violent emphasizes intensity and potential for damage rather than a specific meteorological category.
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- galeSevere sustained wind
- high windsFast-moving air masses
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
cyclones · thunder · maelstrom · hurricane · rain · tornado · typhoon · devastation · derecho · fury · onslaught · weather warning · destruction · supercell · wind · hailstorm · microburst · torrential rain
violent stormsfair weather
Pleasant, dry climate
mild weather · clear skies · still air · light breeze · settled weather
violent stormsstillness
Complete lack of motion
serenity · peace · tranquility · halcyon days · placidity
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