The calm, clear centre of a tropical cyclone, surrounded by the most intense winds and rain of the eyewall.
phenomenaWhat is Eye of the Storm?
The eye of a mature tropical cyclone is a roughly circular area of calm winds, clear or partly cloudy skies and descending air. It can be 20-65 km in diameter. The eyewall — the ring of the most intense thunderstorms surrounding the eye — contains the strongest winds and heaviest rain. The passage of the eye over a location produces a temporary lull before the opposite side of the eyewall strikes.
Key points
- The calm, clear centre of a tropical cyclone, surrounded by the most intense winds and rain of the eyewall.
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