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HurricaneIdalia
/ˈhɜːrɪkən aɪˈdeɪliə/
named tropical cyclone
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on August 30, 2023.
A specific tropical cyclone named Idalia struck Florida in 2023.
technical
A specific tropical cyclone that was officially named Idalia and reached hurricane strength.
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Storm Idalia to Hurricane Idalia on August 29, 2023.
A meteorological agency classified Idalia as a hurricane.
Names for tropical cyclones are assigned from predefined lists maintained by the World Meteorological Organization. Idalia is a name used in the Atlantic basin.
general
Any tropical cyclone named Idalia, regardless of strength.
Idalia caused significant flooding in parts of the southeastern United States.
A storm named Idalia led to flooding in the region.
The term may refer to the cyclone at any stage of development (tropical depression, tropical storm, or hurricane).
Collocations
Hurricane Idaliaa specific named hurricanetrack of Idaliathe path taken by the stormimpact of Idaliathe effects or consequences of the storm
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Pro Tip
Capitalization and Spacing
Always write 'HurricaneIdalia' as one word with both parts capitalized when referring to the specific storm. Do not add a space between 'Hurricane' and 'Idalia'.
Gold Rule
Usage Context
Use 'HurricaneIdalia' only when referring to the specific named storm. For general discussions about hurricanes, use the term 'hurricane' without a name.
Word Origin
The name 'Idalia' is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'Idalion,' a place in Cyprus. It was included in the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names maintained by the World Meteorological Organization.
Usage Notes
The term 'HurricaneIdalia' is always capitalized and written as one word when referring to the specific named storm. It is not used as a general term for hurricanes.
Word Breakdown
Hurricane
a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher
wordIdalia
a proper noun assigned to the storm
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