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

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 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

Earlier, I realize, she was just some kind of tropical storm.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan