popcorn storm
n.— «I’ve seen enough “popcorn” storms to appreciate how difficult forecasting really is. These are storms that pop up, and then half an hour later they’re gone.» —“Lightning-quick network keeps tabs whenever it strikes” by Jon Van Chicago Tribune July 22, 1991. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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