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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Hurricanes are vast tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters and affect large areas, usually lasting for several days, accompanied by heavy rains, storm surges, waves, and yes, high winds.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
The advisory warned that west-to-northwest winds would blow from 40 to 55 mph, with gusts reaching 65 mph, which is equivalent to tropical storm strength.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, caused by an uncharacteristically low number of tropical storms and hurricanes coupled with unseasonally light offshore winds, allowed sediment to settle closer to the ocean floor and the water to exhibit its true vibrant turquoise color.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
May and June tend to be a nice shoulder season when lower prices and nice weather converge, but keep in mind that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November and brings a chance of tropical storms.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
The advisory warned that west-to-northwest winds would blow from 40 to 55 mph, with gusts reaching 65 mph, which is equivalent to tropical storm strength.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The phenomenon, caused by an uncharacteristically low number of tropical storms and hurricanes coupled with unseasonally light offshore winds, allowed sediment to settle closer to the ocean floor and the water to exhibit its true vibrant turquoise color.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
May and June tend to be a nice shoulder season when lower prices and nice weather converge, but keep in mind that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November and brings a chance of tropical storms.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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