Possible Clues:

• Relative of a waterspout
• Whirlwind to trouble British sailors sucked in
• In two minds over a party — it requires quick turnaround
• Cut out such fuss - it's just a storm!
• Fuss about fleet, initially adrift in storm
• Rent trouble? That's potentially destructive
• Violent storm split a party
• Tempestuous movement split a party
• Violent local windstorm
• Major plot twist in "The Wizard of Oz"?