MClarkson
EF5
Inbound towards the eye in the NE quad... 2 distinct 120knot max flight level readings about 30nm apart.
Inbound towards the eye in the NE quad... 2 distinct 120knot max flight level readings about 30nm apart.
dropsonde 910mb.
the western outbound leg saw 120knot flight level winds, and perhaps another wind max but after the western eyewall winds dropped off fast, the secondary wind max was only 85.
I dont think it has time to go through and ERC and strenghthen again. Id guess it will landfall as a 4.