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Tropical Storms
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Once a tropical depression has intensified
to the point where its maximum sustained winds are between 35-64 knots
(39-73 mph), it
becomes a tropical storm. It is at this time that it is assigned
a name. During this time, the storm itself becomes more organized
and begins to become more circular in shape -- resembling a hurricane.
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The rotation of a tropical storm is more recognizable than for a
tropical depression.
Tropical storms can cause a lot
of problems even without becoming a
hurricane. However, most of
the problems a tropical storm cause stem from
heavy rainfall.
[Image: (87K)]
Image by: OSEI
The above satellite image is of tropical storm Charlie (1998). Many cities in
southern Texas reported heavy rainfall between 5-10 inches. Included in
these was Del Rio, where more than 17 inches fell
in just one day, forcing people from their homes and killing half a dozen.
tropical depression
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Hurricanes
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