The term for a severe weather condition characterized by strong winds and heavy rain is a hurricane or tropical cyclone, depending on the region. These intense storm systems form over warm ocean waters and can cause significant destruction upon landfall with their powerful winds, torrential rains, and storm surges. They are classified based on their wind speed and can lead to widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and loss of life. Additionally, meteorologists use a specific scale, such as the Saffir-Simpson scale, to categorize hurricanes from Category 1 (weakest) to Category 5 (most intense) based on wind speeds.