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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For now, Bermuda has a 20%-25% chance of experiencing tropical storm-force winds.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The tropical depression upgraded to a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
While atypical, late-season activity fueled by tropical storms is not unheard of.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle is the first tropical storm in the Atlantic since Fernand fizzled on August 28.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The tropical depression upgraded to a tropical storm with winds of 45 mph.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
While atypical, late-season activity fueled by tropical storms is not unheard of.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle is the first tropical storm in the Atlantic since Fernand fizzled on August 28.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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