So, the environment is actually quite favorable for further intensification as the eyewall replacement cycle finishes. Expect the system to strengthen as the new eyewall contracts. This is all supported by the SHIPS intensity model which shows shear to be low for the next 36 hrs. pic.twitter.com/5wPhy6DzyU

— Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ (@sezick) September 11, 2018