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A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. These systems typically form over warm tropical oceans and can grow into extremely destructive storms.
Tropical Storm Kirk was a notable tropical cyclone from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season that demonstrated how storms can cause widespread impacts even without making direct landfall. Kirk formed in late September 2024 and tracked across the Atlantic, bringing heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and high winds to Caribbean islands.