squally shower
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a brief period of rain accompanied by strong, sudden winds
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- The forecast warns of a squally shower later this afternoon.
- We were caught in a sudden squally shower while walking on the beach.
- After the brief squally shower, the sun broke through the clouds.
- Sailors must be prepared for unexpected squally showers at sea.
- The weather is unpredictable; expect a few squally showers throughout the day.
- A squally shower swept across the valley, bringing a chill to the air.
- Don't forget your umbrella; there might be a squally shower this evening.
- The sudden squally shower made the picnic impossible.
- We took shelter from a particularly intense squally shower under a large tree.
- The children were disappointed when a squally shower interrupted their game.