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A recent Microwave pass shows that has a VERY strong, compact eyewall. The storm is now sporting a clearing eye, and very intense structure.

Latest JTWC estimate has it at 150MPH and 919MB.

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A recent microwave pass over shows the development of an eye. Visible imagery confirms that there is a very shallow, cloudy eye forming.

This is occuring despite dry air and wind shear affecting the core, meaning that it may indeed be starting to intensify

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is so massive, its moisture plume covers all of the Bay of Bengal, and almost all of southern India. A good chunk of the moisture enters the Arabian sea, too!

Such a large storm can greatly affect the atmosphere around them to benefit them.

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