| TheElNino1 |
| (Registered User) |
| Sat Aug 30 2008 04:46 PM |
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Eyewall Replacement
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From the latest IR image it looks like Gustav is going through an eyewall replacement cycle at this time. The image shows the ragged inner eye surrounded by an outer eyewall. It's likely Gustav will not strengthen until the cycle is complete. I remember Katrina expanding it's windfield when this happened prior to becoming a Cat 5 hurricane over the warm Gulf loop.
My mistake, an ERC is not happening with Gustav at this time, though, it definitely has a double eyewall.