hurricane
//ˈhʌrɪkən//
Noun
hurricaneSingular
hurricanesPlural
1
A severe tropical storm with winds of 74 miles per hour (119 kilometers per hour) or greater, typically accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning, that forms over warm ocean waters.
The hurricane caused severe damage to coastal areas.
2
Any violent storm or tumultuous outburst; a situation of chaos or upheaval.
The company went through a hurricane of changes after the merger.