tropical storm

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nounMeteorology.
  1. a tropical cyclone of less than hurricane force.

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Origin of tropical storm

1
First recorded in 1940–45

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Scientific definitions for tropical storm

tropical storm

  1. A tropical cyclone having sustained surface winds between 39 and 73 mi (63 and 118 km) per hour. See Note at cyclone.

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