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violent storm

British  

noun

  1. a wind of force 11 on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 64–72 mph

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The country has been rocked by a series of violent storms, which come after the country struggled with 7 consecutive years of drought.

From Barron's

The area was thought to be so polluted by toxic air and violent storms that it had become barren and frightening, described as "dark, and terrible," and avoided even by hunters.

From Science Daily

It took two days of harsh and violent storms to reach the island.

From Literature

When it gets too exciting, stars can blast off violent storms, where they push hot, soup-like plasma into space.

From Space Scoop

It was like a violent storm that ended quickly, leaving the mildest sunshine in its wake.

From Literature