Hurricane terms you’ll hear, explained simply

ORLANDO, Fla. – During hurricane season , you’ll likely hear a lot of terms such as “cone of uncertainty,” “eyewall replacement,” or “storm surge.”

Some of these might sound familiar while others may leave you scratching your head.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common ones you’ll hear from meteorologists: Hurricane Erin

Eye : The calm center of the storm, where winds are light and skies can be clear.

Eyewall : The ring around the eye, where the storm’s strongest winds and heaviest rain occur.

Wind Shear : The change in wind speed or direction with height that can disrupt a storm’s growth.

Landfall : When the storm’s eye reaches land.

Eyewall Replacement Cycle (ERC) : When a storm’s inner eyewall weakens and is replaced by a new, larger one, often causing temporary we