squall
noun /skwɔːl/
  /skwɔːl/
- a sudden strong and violent wind, often with rain or snow during a storm
- A sudden vicious squall knocked her to the ground.
 - We got caught in a sudden squall of rain.
 
WordfinderTopics Weatherc2- downpour
 - drought
 - flash flood
 - monsoon
 - precipitation
 - puddle
 - rain
 - shelter
 - shower
 - squall
 
Word Originmid 17th cent.: probably an alteration of squeal, influenced by bawl.