tropical storm

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The National Weather Service called the typhoon "very dangerous", warning of "tropical storm force" winds from Sunday afternoon or evening and "catastrophic" damage near the system's center later.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

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

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

A tropical storm has exacerbated conditions, and the tolls in Indonesia and Thailand rank among the highest in flooding events in those countries in recent years.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

But why were they going there in the middle of a tropical storm that used to be a hurricane?

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein