Rapid deepening

Hurricane Charley nearing landfall on Florida after its rapid deepening phase.

Rapid deepening is a condition that happens when the minimum sea-level atmospheric pressure of a tropical cyclone goes down at lot very quickly. The National Weather Service describes rapid deepening as a decrease of 42 millibars in less than 24 hours.^[1] However, this phrase is usually applied to most storms that are quickly becoming stronger.

Rapid Deepening Media

Infrared satellite loop of Hurricane Jova in September 2023, as it underwent rapid intensification

References

↑ National Hurricane Center. Glossary of NHC/TPC Terms (January 17, 2006)NOAA. Retrieved 2006-06-07.

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[1] National Hurricane Center. Glossary of NHC/TPC Terms (January 17, 2006)NOAA. Retrieved 2006-06-07.

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