perfect storm

perfect storm
a) A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.

But on the 24th of April, the wind again blew a perfect storm, and our other ships of the squadron separated, nor did any of them rejoin the commodore.

b) A situation where a calamity is caused by the convergence and amplifying interaction of a number of factors.

Ten oclock. Beginning to blow hard; taking in sails one after another. — Three oclock. A perfect storm; the gale a few days ago but a gentle breeze to it.


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