This is a great clarification! It's important to understand that these forecast maps provide average wind speeds at 10 meters above the ground and show the direction of the tropical cyclone. They aren’t meant to represent the maximum wind speeds that a hurricane can reach. Plus, because these models use data from several hours earlier, they may not accurately depict real-time conditions. This is why tools designed specifically for hurricane tracking are so essential, as they offer up-to-date, detailed insights into a storm's actual intensity and path.