Sequence of a Tropical Storm Formation
1. Air is heated above warm tropical oceans
2. Air rises under low pressure conditions
3. Strong winds form as rising air draws in more air and moisture causing torrential rain
4. Air spins due to Coriolis Effect around a calm eye of the storm
5. Cold air sinks in the eye so it is clear and dry
6. Heat is given off as it cools (latent heat of condensation) powering the storm
7. On meeting land, it loses source of heat and moisture so loses power
8. Symmetrical pattern to storm