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

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 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

I fiddled with my radio until I found a report that an early tropical storm was shifting north from Cuba and might hit the keys with hurricane force winds by nightfall.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos