weather the storm

any port in a storm

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

bug storm

A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.

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.

how's the weather

Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.

keep a weather eye open

to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.

make heavy weather

To make progress only with difficulty.