The yacht struggled to stay afloat in the gale force winds.
stormy weather
Frequency:
70
%
The farmers prepared for the stormy weather by securing their livestock.
howling wind
Frequency:
60
%
The howling wind kept us awake all night.
fierce winds
Frequency:
50
%
The kite soared high in the sky despite the fierce winds.
Idiomatic Expressions for blow a hooley/hoolie
Phrase: raise a hooley
Meaning: to cause a disturbance or commotion
Usage: The kids were raising a hooley in the backyard, so I had to go out and calm them down.