tropical storm

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Tropical storm Koto killed three people and left another missing as it approached Vietnam, authorities said Sunday, as strong winds and high seas buffeted vessels off the country's flood-hit central coast.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Tropical storm conditions were expected in Haiti on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Tropical storm Pilar formed off Central America in the Pacific on Monday, and threatens to dump heavy rain on the region and parts of southern Mexico.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Tropical storm watches have been issued for Barbados, Dominica, and Martinique and Guadeloupe.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Tropical storm Carlotta has been upgraded to a Beaufort rating of 10 with sustained winds of 50 knots.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin