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What causes the surface winds of a hurricane?

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The pressure at the ground is determined by the weight of the atmosphere above a point. ... So, it is the heat and humidity from the near-ocean air and sea spray that rises high into the hurricane, lowering the surface pressure, and causing winds to blow into the center.

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