What are storms that occur over the oceans?

Storms that occur over the oceans are called maritime storms. These storms originate over the ocean and are characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves. Maritime storms include tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, and mesoscale convective systems.

Tropical cyclones are warm-core, low-pressure systems that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical storms.

Extratropical cyclones are cold-core, low-pressure systems that form at high latitudes. These storms are often associated with fronts, which are boundaries between air masses with different temperatures and densities.

Mesoscale convective systems are smaller-scale storms that are characterized by strong updrafts and downdrafts. These storms can produce heavy rain, hail, lightning, and tornadoes.