5 Tropical Revolving Storms

5 Tropical Revolving Storms5.1 Introduction

A Tropical Revolving Storm is a cyclonic disturbance originating in the tropics.

It involves strong convection, frequently extending from the surface to the tropopause.

Characteristics:

smaller size than temperate depressions;

nearly circular isobars

no fronts

very steep pressure gradient

great intensity;

World Meteorological Organisation nomenclature is based on wind speed:

Description

Wind speed

Beaufort force

Tropical depression