Fellow weather weenies,

I was wondering if anyone out there could explain for me (in ignorant
layman's terms) what the significance of the pressure reading means for a
hurricane. I have found several scientific documents relating to pressure
readings and millibars, etc. but none that explain how a lower pressure
relates to a storm being categorized as more "stable" or "intense". I
realize that this may be a silly question for some of you, but with the
current hurricane season being such an active one, I have learned more this
year than any other save for this one facet. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks so much,
~~BayouOwl (surviving in Florida)

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"Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional" ~~M. Kathleen Casey