storm

a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.

a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail, or a violent outbreak of thunder and lightning, unaccompanied by strong winds.

Also called violent storm.��Meteorology.��a wind of 64–72 miles per hour (29–32 meters per second).

a violent military assault on a fortified place, strong position, or the like.

a heavy or sudden volley or discharge.

a violent disturbance of affairs, as a civil, political, social, or domestic commotion.

a violent outburst or outbreak of expression.

Informal.��storm window.

(of the wind or weather) to blow with unusual force, or to rain, snow, hail, etc., especially with violence (usually used impersonally with it as subject).

to rage or complain with violence or fury.

to deliver a violent attack or fire, as with artillery.

to rush to an assault or attack.

to rush angrily.

to subject to or as if to a storm.

to utter or say with angry vehemence.

to attack or assault (persons, places, or things).