Hurricane Milton: From Category 5 Fury to Eyewall Replacement Cycle – A Visual Journey
Hurricane Milton was a monstrous Category 5 hurricane just yesterday, boasting peak winds of 180 mph. However, it began to lose some strength overnight as it entered an eyewall replacement cycle, a phenomenon that is common in exceptionally strong hurricanes.
This cycle occurs when the powerful eyewall—where the storm’s most intense winds are found—can no longer sustain its maximum strength and begins to weaken. As a result, the hurricane reforms a new, larger eyewall, which can lead to renewed intensification.
In the video loop below, you can observe Milton’s small “pinhole” eye at the beginning, which ultimately deteriorates as the storm undergoes this critical transition
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