tropical storm
noun
: a tropical cyclone with strong winds of over 39 miles (63 kilometers) per hour but less than hurricane intensity
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Despite the midseason break from tropical storms, 2024 set several records.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
Life-threatening mudslides and flash flooding can result, even in the unlikely event that a tropical depression or tropical storm does not develop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Rafael was downgraded to a tropical storm as the system continues moving west-northwest in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
In its latest advisory early Friday morning, the hurricane center said Rafael, headed west at Category 3 strength, should begin weakening and continue to taper off, becoming a tropical storm on Saturday.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024
Life-threatening mudslides and flash flooding can result, even in the unlikely event that a tropical depression or tropical storm does not develop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Rafael was downgraded to a tropical storm as the system continues moving west-northwest in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
In its latest advisory early Friday morning, the hurricane center said Rafael, headed west at Category 3 strength, should begin weakening and continue to taper off, becoming a tropical storm on Saturday.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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