During a hurricane, in which of the following locations do surface winds typically reach their maximum speed?
A)in the spiral rain band
B)in the eye
C)in the anvils
D)in the eyewall

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In a hurricane, the region of maximum surface wind speed is typically located in the eyewall which surrounds the calm eye of the storm. The eyewall is where the strongest and most destructive winds are located. Choice A, spiral rain band, is where heavy rain and occasional gusty winds are located. Choice B, the eye, is the calm center of the storm where winds are light or even absent. Choice C, anvils, are the high cloud tops associated with thunderstorms and do not directly impact surface winds.

During a Hurricane, in Which of the Following Locations Do