#Ian's Eyewall Replacement Cycle *does not* mean the storm is weakening. This is a major pet peeve of mine.

During an ERC, the storm's same total energy (unchanged unless due to outside forces such as dry air/shear) is merely spread over a wider area!

— Jack Sillin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ (@JackSillin) September 27, 2022