Weather and Meteorology - Glossary
Included in this glossary you'll find terms related to our public forecasting program, weather observations and unique terminology that is of Environment Canada's hurricane centre and ice service products.
- Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained surface winds of 63 to 117 km/h. When a tropical cyclone reaches this stage it is given a name so that it can be better recognized.
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