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

But the flooding that hit Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia was also exacerbated by a rare tropical storm that dumped heavy rain on Sumatra island in particular.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

An exceptionally rare tropical storm, named Cyclone Senyar, caused catastrophic landslides and flooding in Indonesia, with homes swept away and thousands of buildings submerged.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 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