tem·pest 
/ˈtɛmpəst/ noun
plural tem·pests /ˈtɛmpəst/ noun [count] literary : a violent storm — often used figuratively ▪ A tempest is brewing over the new tax laws. ▪ a tempest of controversy/emotions
a tempest in a teapot
US : a situation in which people are upset or angry about something that is not very important
▪ The whole problem/controversy turned out to be a tempest in a teapot. [=(Brit) a storm in a teacup]
▪ The whole problem/controversy turned out to be a tempest in a teapot. [=(Brit) a storm in a teacup]
