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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There are no longer any coastal watches or warnings in effect, and a previous tropical storm warning for the lower and middle Florida Keys has been lifted.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
In the south, tropical storm warnings were issued for offshore Florida waters amid Tropical Storm Rafael's approach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kristy first became a tropical storm off the west coast of Mexico on Monday, Oct. 21, and strengthened into a hurricane just over 24 hours later, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Oscar later weakened to a tropical storm but its effects were forecast to linger in the island through Monday.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
In the south, tropical storm warnings were issued for offshore Florida waters amid Tropical Storm Rafael's approach.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kristy first became a tropical storm off the west coast of Mexico on Monday, Oct. 21, and strengthened into a hurricane just over 24 hours later, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Oscar later weakened to a tropical storm but its effects were forecast to linger in the island through Monday.
—Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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