[MikefromOhio]

An eyewall replacement cycle is when the inner eyewall erodes and an already formed outer eyewall takes it's place.


Hurricane Gilbert had something like 3 distinct eyewalls at one point.

Generally a replacement means the storm weakens a little, however, since the newer eyewall is a bit further away from the eye itself, the max winds field can expand and potentially cause more damage.

[Willie Green]

Cool! I learned something new!

Thanks!