A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and organized thunderstorms that produce heavy rains and showers. These storms form over warm ocean waters and usually occur in tropical and subtropical regions. Tropical cyclones are classified into different categories based on their intensity: 1. **Tropical Depression**: A system with organized thunderstorms but with maximum sustained winds of less than 39 miles per hour (63 kilometers per hour).
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