A brand-new weather satellite has provided a remarkable glimpse of Hurricane Milton's small, compact eye. The eye of a hurricane is a region of calm weather surrounded by the storm's most intense winds, known as the eyewall. In the case of Milton, the eyewall boasts sustained winds of 175 mph, with even stronger gusts, making it one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Powerful storms like Milton often exhibit clear 'pinhole' eyes, as depicted in the jaw-dropping, high-resolution imagery captured by the GOES-19 satellite. This 30-second footage offers a preliminary and non-operational view of Hurricane Milton's potent, small eye.
The GOES-19 satellite was launched into orbit in June and is currently undergoing testing and calibration to ensure it is fully operational. The satellite's advanced technology allows for detailed observations of severe weather events like Hurricane Milton, providing valuable data for meteorologists and researchers.
