heavens opened

Fig. It started to rain heavily. The heavens opened, and we had to run for cover. We were waiting at the bus stop when the heavens opened.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Leocadius	-	Late Roman
Warner	['wɔ:nə]
Perseus	PUR-see-əs (English)	Greek Mythology
Itziar	-	Basque, Spanish
Haley	HAY-lee	English (Modern)
Adebola	-	Western African, Yoruba