extratropical cyclone
noun
ex·tra·trop·i·cal cyclone ˌek-strə-ˌträ-pi-kəl- 
: a cyclone in the middle or high latitudes often containing a cold front that extends toward the equator for hundreds of miles
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The hybrid storm will take on the structure of an extratropical cyclone, complete with a warm front and cold front. 
Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021 As ex-Ida morphs into an extratropical cyclone, more unstable and humid air is expected to surge over the Mid Atlantic, enabling the development of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021 Lorenzo attained its peak intensity over the open waters of the Atlantic before weakening considerably and transitioning into an extratropical cyclone. Allison Chinchar And Haley Brink, CNN, 17 Mar. 2021 Paulette has become a strong extratropical cyclone over the north Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Carlie Wells, NOLA.com, 16 Sep. 2020 But despite its recent burst of strength, the small storm is expected to become a extratropical cyclone within the next two days. David Harris, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Oct. 2019 First, Tropical Storm Melissa was classified as a extratropical cyclone after cool air began circulating around the northern core Monday, according to the NHC’s 11 a.m. update. Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Oct. 2019 The entire system acquired the classic, comma-cloud shape of an extratropical cyclone, so common throughout the year across North America. Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2017 Ophelia arrives on the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987, another extratropical cyclone that killed 20. Jen Kirby, Daily Intelligencer, 16 Oct. 2017 See More
Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021 As ex-Ida morphs into an extratropical cyclone, more unstable and humid air is expected to surge over the Mid Atlantic, enabling the development of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2021 Lorenzo attained its peak intensity over the open waters of the Atlantic before weakening considerably and transitioning into an extratropical cyclone. Allison Chinchar And Haley Brink, CNN, 17 Mar. 2021 Paulette has become a strong extratropical cyclone over the north Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Carlie Wells, NOLA.com, 16 Sep. 2020 But despite its recent burst of strength, the small storm is expected to become a extratropical cyclone within the next two days. David Harris, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Oct. 2019 First, Tropical Storm Melissa was classified as a extratropical cyclone after cool air began circulating around the northern core Monday, according to the NHC’s 11 a.m. update. Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Oct. 2019 The entire system acquired the classic, comma-cloud shape of an extratropical cyclone, so common throughout the year across North America. Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2017 Ophelia arrives on the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987, another extratropical cyclone that killed 20. Jen Kirby, Daily Intelligencer, 16 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
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