Storms are a natural phenomenon that can cause a variety of effects. The term STORMS can be broken down into seven crossword solutions: ATTACKS (7 letters), RAGES (5 letters), RAMPS (5 letters), RUNSAT (6 letters), RAMPAGES (8 letters), and TEMPESTS (8 letters). ATTACKS refers to the physical force of a storm, such as strong winds or hail. RAGES and RAMPAGES both refer to the intensity of a storm, with RAMPAGES being more severe. RAMPS is a term used to describe the sudden increase in intensity of a storm. RUNSAT is an acronym for Rapid Unscheduled Sudden Atmospheric Temperature, which is a type of storm that causes a sudden drop in temperature. Finally, TEMPESTS is another term for a severe storm.