Eye Wall
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000936
It is an organized band of cumuliform clouds that immediately surrounds the center (eye) of a hurricane. The fiercest winds and most intense rainfall typically occur near the
eye wall. VIP levels 3 or greater are typical. Eye wall and wall cloud are used synonymously, but it should not be confused with a wall cloud of thunderstorm.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000936 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/eye-wall/"
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