recon is finding the wind field has really expanded, the pressure is constant...however max winds are down
microwave image shows classic eye wall replacement .with a very large other eye wall..the CAT 5 streak may be over....bad news is once this cycle is complete in the next 12 hours or so...it will be hitting even warmer water...so the new eye will contract and the wind increase increase
Eyewall replacement cycle. Temporary hiccup.