a tropical storm is an organized system of strong thunderstorms with a very clear surface circulation and continuing winds between 17 and 32 m/s (34–63 kt, 39–73 mph, or 62–117 km/h). at this point, the cyclonic shape starts to form, although an eye does not usually appear in tropical storms. most tropical cyclone agencies start naming cyclonic storms at this level, except for the philippines which has its own way of naming cyclones.