tropical storm
Americannoun
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tropical storms
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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
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Etymology
Origin of tropical storm
First recorded in 1940–45
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Marie was still a tropical storm as of 7 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where waters were being warmed by a historically strong El Nino climate episode.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The storm system, currently called 95-E, would be called Marie if it were to develop into a tropical storm, which is possible as soon as Tuesday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The next tropical storm, which was officially named Thursday morning, is called Dolly.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
In the fall of 1954 a tropical storm played its part in the fortunes of the Miramichi salmon.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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