Satellite imagery of Hurricane Helene reveals that the storm is exhibiting signs of developing a clear eye this morning. The eye of a hurricane is a region of calm weather situated at the center of the storm, surrounded by the most intense winds in the eyewall.
When a clear eye begins to form on satellite images, it is often an indication that the hurricane is intensifying. As of the latest update at 5 a.m., Hurricane Helene was recorded with sustained winds of 90 mph, just 6 mph short of reaching Category 2 hurricane status.
