A fish storm is a term used by meteorologists to refer to a tropical cyclone that does not pose any threat to land areas, but may still affect fishing boats or shipping routes. These storms are also known as "fish hurricanes" and are typically observed in the open Atlantic or Pacific. Fish storms may occasionally cause dangerous high surf and rip currents along the coast, and the remnants of these storms can bring rain and gusty winds with them. However, they are not considered a significant threat to land areas. The term "fish storm" comes from the observation that these storms seemingly only impact fish. In summary, a fish storm is a tropical cyclone that does not pose any threat to land areas, but may still affect fishing boats or shipping routes.