noun

eye

The calm center of a powerful rotating storm.

The eye of the hurricane passes over the island.

Etymology

The ordinary body-part name was transferred to a storm’s central region. The term identifies its distinct center, which can be calm despite the powerful winds surrounding it.

More examples

Winds weakened as the eye approached.
The satellite image showed a clear eye.
Conditions were calmer inside the storm's eye.

Forms

eye · eyes

Similar words

center: Broader; need not indicate the calm part of a storm.
core: Does not specifically identify the calm area of a storm.