In which of the following locations do the strongest winds occur in a hurricane?
A)in the eyewall
B)at the centre of the storm
C)at upper levels, above the centre of the hurricane
D)in the rain bands

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The strongest winds in a hurricane occur in the eyewall, which is the area surrounding the calm center of the storm. This is where the most intense convection and precipitation occur, leading to the highest wind speeds.

In Which of the Following Locations Do the Strongest Winds