tropical storm
Americannoun
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A tropical cyclone having sustained surface winds between 39 and 73 mi (63 and 118 km) per hour.
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See Note at cyclone
Etymology
Origin of tropical storm
First recorded in 1940–45
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On the one hand, that brings the chance of remnants of a tropical storm making their way to Southern California in late summer, delivering a significant soaking that would stave off a serious fire season, as took place with the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023, he explained.
From Los Angeles Times
Or it could lead to a dry-thunderstorm outbreak, with lightning that could cause multiple wildfire ignitions, as took place in 2020 in Central and Northern California with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fausto.
From Los Angeles Times
In September 2023, rain followed by Tropical Storm Hilary established conditions for breeding and the subsequent insect activity in a time when the mosquitoes typically begin to hibernate.
From Los Angeles Times
In August 1977, humidity and heat from a tropical storm was blamed for killing 725 dairy cows in Chino.
From Los Angeles Times
Gezani weakened after landfall but continued to sweep across the island as a tropical storm until late Wednesday.
From Barron's
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