Tropical cyclones (aka hurricanes in the Atlantic)are intense low-pressure systems characterized by heavy rain and high winds.When a tropical cyclone passes an area,however,there are generally several days of clear,dry weather.Why might this occur?

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Tropical cyclones have an outflow aloft, which means there is air flowing out from the top of the storm. This outflow feeds descending air surrounding the storm, which can lead to clear, dry weather in the days following the passage of the cyclone. Option A is not correct because tropical cyclones are not associated with cold fronts, and Option B is incorrect because a cyclone does not literally suck up all the moist air around it. Option D is also incorrect because the spiral arms of the hurricane are not storm fronts, but rather areas of intense thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Tropical Cyclones (Aka Hurricanes in the Atlantic)are Intense Low-Pressure Systems