IDIOM - to be "in the eye of the storm"

IDIOM - To be "in the eye of the storm":

To be very much involved in an argument or problem that affects a lot of people . The center of a disagreement.
Ex: "International aid agencies were in the eye of the storm when war broke out in the country." - "The man in the eye of the storm is accused of selling secrets to the enemy."
(Fig.) A temporary peaceful time amidst more trouble and strife yet to come. Don't relax.
Ex: "This is the eye of the storm. The lunch hour rush is over, but the dinner rush will start soon."

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of the eye of the storm (the middle of a mass of severe weather).
(Lit.) The area of calm in the center of a tornado, hurricane, or cyclone.

I'm not sure I got it right. To be in the eye of the storm means to be the center of many troubles, or to be in a quiet time, after and before more troubles?