‘eye’ of storm

views updated May 23 2018

‘eye’ of storm The central part of a tropical cyclone, where winds are light, skies are generally clear, and there is a slight, horizontal pressure gradient. The diameter of the ‘eye’ averages 20 km but in a large cyclone can be 40 km or more. The ‘eye’ is an area of some air subsidence which produces adiabatic warming.

‘eye’ of storm

views updated May 08 2018

‘eye’ of storm Central part of a tropical cyclone with light winds, generally clear skies, and a slight, horizontal pressure gradient. The diameter of the ‘eye’ averages 20 km but in a large cyclone can be 40 km or more. The ‘eye’ is an area of some air subsidence which produces adiabatic warming.