The parts of the hurricane

1) The eye: Is located at the center of the hurricane. It is usually 20 miles long. The eye is where the air sinks and their are light winds.

2) The eyewall: The eye wall is about 15 miles wide. The winds are the fastest and the most violent winds throughout the whole hurricane.

3) Rain Bands: Are surrounding the eye wall. They are curved bands of clouds that move away in a spiral movement.

 

4) Rain shields: Rains shields are completely solid or nearly solid areas of rain. The rain becomes much heavier as you become closer to the eye.