The eye of Hurricane Bavi has a massive area larger than six Arab capitals.

Arab Weather - The latest satellite images show that the eye of Hurricane Bavi has expanded significantly, with a diameter of approximately 166 kilometers, meaning that the area of the eye of the hurricane alone is estimated at about 21.6 thousand square kilometers.

To give a clearer picture of the enormity of this size, the area of the eye of the cyclone alone exceeds the area of the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and it is also larger than the area of the city of Cairo in Egypt and larger than the cities of Manama, Doha, Baghdad and Kuwait, which reflects the enormous size of this tropical system and the strength of its organization.

The widening of the eye of the hurricane in this way is an indicator of the development of the internal structure of the hurricane and its reaching an advanced stage, as the eye is surrounded by the hurricane wall, which contains the strongest winds, heavy rains, and thunderstorms.

The Arab Weather Center confirms that these comparisons aim to bring the size of the weather phenomenon closer to the reader, as the eye of the cyclone is only the central part of the tropical system, while the cyclone clouds and the accompanying wind and rain bands extend over a much larger area, and may include hundreds of thousands of square kilometers.

According to the latest weather monitoring data, Typhoon Bavi continues to significantly increase its strength, with a clear development in its internal structure and the appearance of the “eye of the cyclone” at its center, which is a relatively calm area surrounded by a ring of the strongest winds and rain.

Forecasts indicate that the hurricane may directly or indirectly affect a number of inhabited islands, most notably:
Guam,
The Northern Mariana Islands, which include populated areas such as Saipan, Tinian and Rota.

Estimates warn that waves around the hurricane could rise to between 8 and 14 meters near the centers of strongest activity, putting coasts in a very high risk, with the possibility of strong rip currents and sudden waves that could hit the shores frequently and violently.

Weather models also indicate very heavy rainfall amounts that may range from 150 to 350 mm in just 24 hours in some vulnerable islands, which increases the likelihood of flash floods and torrential downpours, especially in low-lying areas and valleys.

Authorities warn that this combination of very high waves and heavy rain could lead to dangerous conditions on both land and sea, especially if the center of the hurricane approaches populated areas.

Hurricane Bavi is also expected to significantly increase wave heights in its vicinity, putting maritime navigation and nearby coasts at extreme risk.

Weather centers continue to monitor the developments of Hurricane Bavi in real time, amid calls for residents in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to strictly adhere to safety guidelines and prepare for any sudden developments in the coming hours.