tropical storm

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In August 1977, humidity and heat from a tropical storm was blamed for killing 725 dairy cows in Chino.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Gezani weakened after landfall but continued to sweep across the island as a tropical storm until late Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

A New York Times article in October highlighted hurricanes “turning away from the East Coast,” noting 12 named storms so far but only one minor tropical storm brushing the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

However, the vast majority of tropical storm and hurricane activity typically occurs during the August-October period, which is considered to be the peak.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

My parents had lost all their family albums when a tropical storm flooded our house on the night before my third birthday.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen