bug storm

any port in a storm

One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.

bug off

Used to tell somebody to leave one alone.

calm before the storm

A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

cook up a storm

To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.

eye of the storm

A period of calm in a tumultuous time.

put a bug in someone's ear

To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.

storm off

to leave somewhere angrily

storm out of the blocks

To begin rapidly.