tropical storm
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n.
A cyclonic storm originating in the tropics and having winds ranging from 39 to 73 miles per hour (34 to 63 knots; 63 to 117 kilometers per hour).
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| Geography Dictionary: tropical storm |
Within the tropics, a weather system with strong cyclonic circulation, cloud and rain, and wind speeds in excess of 19 m s-1.
| Military Dictionary: tropical storm |
(DOD) A tropical cyclone in which the surface wind speed is at least 34, but not more than 63 knots.
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