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   Storm

   /stôrm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. Similar tempestsquallgalehurricanetornadocyclonetyphoonsuperstormthunderstormcloudburstdownpourrainstormhailstormdelugemonsoontropical stormelectrical stormsnowstormblizzarddust stormdust devilwilliwawice stormwindstormburan
   • ▪ an intense low-pressure weather system; a cyclone.
   • ▪ a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale (48–55 knots or 55-63 mph).
   • ▪ a heavy discharge of missiles or blows: "two men were taken by a storm of bullets" Similar volleysalvofusilladebarragedischargeshowersprayhailrain
   • 2. a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy: "the book caused a storm in South America" Similar uproarcommotionfurorbrouhahatroubledisturbancehue and cryupheavalcontroversyscandalargumentfracasfightwar of wordsinformal:to-dohoo-harumpushullabalooballyhooructionsstinkrow
   • ▪ a violent or noisy outburst of a specified feeling or reaction: "the disclosure raised a storm of protest" Similar outburstoutbreakexplosioneruptionoutpouringsurgeupsurgeavalanchetorrentflooddelugeblazeflare-up
   • 3. storm windows. North American
   • 4. a direct assault by troops on a fortified place. Similar assaultattackonslaughtoffensivechargeraidforaysortierushdescentincursionthrustpushblitzblitzkriegaggressionarchaic:onset

   verb

   • 1. move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction: "she burst into tears and stormed off" Similar stride angrilystompmarchchargestalkflouncestampfling
   • ▪ shout (something) angrily; rage: "“Don't patronize me!” she stormed" Similar rantraverant and raveshoutbellowroarthunderrageexplode
   • ▪ move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest: "he barged past and stormed to the checkered flag"
   • 2. (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: "commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today" Similar attackchargerushconduct an offensive onmake an onslaught onmake a raid/foray/sortie ondescend ontake by stormattempt to capture
   • 3. (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow: "when it stormed in the day, I shoveled the drive before Harry came home"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch storm and German Sturm, probably also to the verb stir1. The verb dates from late Middle English in storm (sense 3 of the verb).

   Derivatives

   • 1. stormproof adjective

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   How can you stay safe during a storm?

   • Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first-aid supplies, drinking water and medications. The WESH 2 First Warning Weather Team recommends you have these items ready before the storm strikes. Listen to the advice of local officials. If you are advised to evacuate, leave.

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   What is the difference between a severe storm and a regular storm?

   • When they contain strong winds, hail and tornadoes they can turn violent. NOAA classifies a storm as “severe” when it produces wind gusts of at least 58 mph and/or hail one inch in diameter (about the size of a quarter) or larger and/or a tornado. A single thunderstorm can be 10 miles wide and 50,000 feet tall.

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   What is the definition of storm?

   • A storm is any disturbed state of the natural environment or the atmosphere of an astronomical body. [citation needed]

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   What are the different types of storms?

   • The different types of storms are hailstorms, ice storms, snowstorms, thunderstorms, wind storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. ➤ When freezing rain persists for a long period of time, leading to the accumulation of snow on exposed surfaces, they are called ice storms. If the rain freezes in midair, then it will reach the ground in the form of sleet.

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   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. Synonyms: blizzard, wind, squall, cyclone, tornado, tempest, hurricane, gale.

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   A storm is what happens when the earth's atmosphere is disturbed. If the weather report says that a storm is on the way, you might want to carry an umbrella — or just stay at home and watch movies.

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   A storm is a violent weather condition of strong winds, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, or other precipitation. It can also mean a violent outburst, a military assault, or a heavy discharge of objects.

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