Environmental conditions were favorable for tropical cyclone formation, but the system changed little in organization.

The system was assessed with a high chance for tropical cyclone formation on September 10.

The 1976 Pacific hurricane season was an event in tropical cyclone formation.

It was also an event in the ongoing cycle of tropical cyclone formation.

Each season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation.

Most tropical cyclone formation is between June 1 and November 30.

Pacific Hurricane seasons are an annual event in which tropical cyclone formation is likely.

The 2007 Pacific hurricane season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation.

The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation.

The process of cyclone formation and intensification is described as Cyclogenesis.