Definition: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Input: On August 15, convection organized into bands, and as its winds approached hurricane strength, an eye developed within the storm.

On August 15, convection organized into bands. As its winds neared hurricane strength, an eye developed within the storm.