The rotation of a tropical storm is more recognizable than for a
tropical depression. Tropical storms can cause a lot of problems
even without becoming a hurricane. However, most of the problems
a tropical storm cause stem from heavy rainfall. Image by: OSEI
The above satellite image is of tropical storm Charlie (1998).
Many cities in southern Texas reported heavy rainfall between
5-10 inches. Included in these was Del Rio, where more than 17
inches fell in just one day, forcing people from their homes and
killing half a dozen.