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In the innermost band of clouds known as the eyewall.
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The majority of precipitation in a hurricane is concentrated in its eyewall. The eyewall is the area of strongest winds surrounding the eye of the hurricane. It is characterized by intense thunderstorms that produce heavy rainfall and can lead to flash flooding.
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What type of precipitation falls during a hurricane?
Rain.
Is there precipitation in both a hurricane and tornado?
Hurricanes produce very heavy rain. Heavy rain and hail often accompany tornadoes, but the tornado itself does not produce precipitation.
Why does a hurricane need hot moisture?
Warm, moist air holds large amounts of energy in the form of latent heat. This energy is released when the moisture condenses into clouds and precipitation. This is what powers a hurricane.
What other names are given to the weather disturbance?
climate- temperature- temperate- evaporation- precipitation- hurricane- monsoon- cirrus- stratus-
Does a hurricane's winds decrease as it reaches higher ground?
A hurricane's winds will start to decrease as soon as it hits land. If it hits high terrain it will weaken faster as the increase in elevation forces more of the moisture to fall as precipitation. This creates in increased risk of flooding.
what type of precipitation was involved with hurricane sandy?
Rain
What type of precipitation falls during a hurricane?
Rain.
What are the rings of precipitation within a hurricane?
A hurricane is divided into three rings. In the center is the eye, which is calm and has little or no precipitation. Around the eye is the eyewall, which has high winds and heavy precipitation. Beyond the eyeball, are more spiral bands of rain.
Does Jupiter have precipitation?
Yes, Infact its red dot is a giant hurricane.
Is it possible to survive through a hurricane?
Yes. In most cases the majority of people imapcted by a hurricane will survive.
Is there precipitation in both a hurricane and tornado?
Hurricanes produce very heavy rain. Heavy rain and hail often accompany tornadoes, but the tornado itself does not produce precipitation.
What is a difference between a hurricane and a blizzard?
A hurricane has a name since 1950, forms in water, appears in Summers, and precipitation is mainly in the form of rain. A blizzard doesn't have a name, forms in land (out of water), appears in Winters, and precipitation is mainly in the form of snow. Both of them have wind.
Why does a hurricane need hot moisture?
Warm, moist air holds large amounts of energy in the form of latent heat. This energy is released when the moisture condenses into clouds and precipitation. This is what powers a hurricane.
What other names are given to the weather disturbance?
climate- temperature- temperate- evaporation- precipitation- hurricane- monsoon- cirrus- stratus-
Are Temperature And Precipitation Are The Two Most Important Elements Of Climate For The Majority Of Living Things?
yes they are
What do you call the rain that makes up a majority of a hurricane?
This part of the storm is referred to as the rain bands.
What weather event usually includes heavy precipitation strong winds and surface air temperature below 0 degrees c is it blizzard tornado hurricane or thunderstorm?
Blizzard since it it is so cold and strong winds
