violent storm

British

noun

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

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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

Record-breaking temperatures and violent storms wreaked havoc across the tournament.

From BBC

About 30 hours later, near Michigan’s Whitefish Point and during a violent storm on Nov. 10, 1975, the big ship broke apart and sank with its 29 men.

From The Wall Street Journal

Record-breaking heat and violent storms wreaked havoc across the tournament.

From BBC

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