– Calm Center – The eye of a storm is a calm, clear area at the storm’s center, where winds are much lighter. –
– Formation – The eye forms when warm, moist air rises and spirals upward, creating a low-pressure center. –
– Surrounding Eye Wall – The eye is surrounded by the eye wall, where the most intense winds and rain are found. –
– Temperature – The eye is usually warmer than the surrounding storm due to sinking air and reduced wind. –
– Clear Skies – Despite the severe conditions outside, skies within the eye can be mostly clear. –
– Diameter – The size of the eye can vary, usually between 20 to 40 miles wide, but can be as small as a few miles. –
– Cyclonic Movement – In a hurricane, the air around the eye rotates counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. –
– Storm Intensity – A smaller, well-defined eye is often a sign of a more intense storm. –
– Eye Replacement Cycles – Sometimes, a storm undergoes an "eye replacement cycle," where a new eye forms, potentially altering its strength. –
End of the Eye – The eye collapses as the storm dissipates, usually when it reaches cooler waters or land.