I.
n.
1.
Tempest, gale, hurricane, tornado, squall, whirlwind, violent wind (usually accompanied with rain, hail, or snow).
2.
Disturbance, agitation, commotion, tumult, turmoil, clamor, sedition, insurrection, outbreak.
3.
Calamity, adversity, distress, affliction.
4.
Attack, assault, onslaught, onset, first brunt.
5.
Violence, tumultuous force.
II.
v. a.
Attack (with violence, as a fortification), assault.
III.
v. n.
1.
Blow violently (with or without rain, hail, or snow).
2.
Rage, fume, rant, tear.