gray like the sky

dressed in gray, to match the weather

Lil is no Irene, but in her own way she is a tiny hurricane.  When let loose, she demolishes everything in her way.  She sends animals scattering before her.  She occasionally lets out an eerie howl, and there is always some sort of aftermath to clean up.  

the calm before the storm

At least Lil isn't too terribly windy.