Brief windstorm (6)

I believe the answer is:

squall

(Other definitions for squall that I've seen before include "Sudden violent gust of wind" , "Yell" , "Brief violent storm" , "Short-lived violent gust of wind and rain" , "Short violent gust of wind and rain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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