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

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

References

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

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

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