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Capriciously (Adverb)

In a capricious manner; "there were Turk's head lilies and patches of iris, islands of brilliant blue set capriciously in the green sea".

The artist scattered paint across the canvas capriciously, her mood dictating every brushstroke.
She made capriciously arbitrary decisions, often with chaotic results.
The old mansion's decor seemed to have been arranged capriciously by its eccentric former owner.
The winds howled capriciously down the narrow streets of the city, making navigation difficult.
Throughout the years, the city's construction projects were undertaken capriciously, without a unified plan in place.

Unpredictably; "the weather has been freakishly variable".

The weather forecast claimed a sunny day, but the rain clouds rolled in capriciously, catching everyone off guard.
She smiled to herself, thinking about how the wind outside was blowing capriciously, whipping up leaves and debris without warning.
Migratory patterns can be influenced by changing weather conditions, which shift capriciously from year to year.
Storm systems have been known to develop capriciously in areas where they are least expected.
Thunderstorms brewed and passed capriciously throughout the day, leaving some areas soaked while others remained dry.