Milton formed from a complex of factors, beginning with a long-trackedtropical wave that moved off the coast ofAfrica in mid-September 2024. After reaching the westernCaribbean Sea and interacting with a broadCentral American gyre, it then consolidated in theBay of Campeche and became a tropical depression on October 5, becoming a tropical storm shortly after. Gradual intensification occurred as it slowly moved eastward, becoming a hurricane early on October 7. Later that day, Milton underwentexplosive intensification and became aCategory 5 hurricane with winds of 180 mph (285 km/h). At peak intensity, it had a pressure of 895 millibars (26.43 inHg), making it, at the time, the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record, tying the pressure record in the Gulf of Mexico with Rita in 2005.[5][1] Milton weakened to a Category 4 hurricane after aneyewall replacement cycle and reintensified into a Category 5 hurricane the following day. Increasing wind shear caused the hurricane to weaken as it turned northeast towards Florida, falling to Category 3 status before making landfall nearSiesta Key late on October 9. Afterwards, Milton rapidly weakened as it moved across the state into the Atlantic Ocean. It becameextratropical on October 10 as it became embedded within a frontal zone. The remnants gradually weakened and passed near the island ofBermuda before becoming indistinguishable and dissipating on October 12.
The hurricane killed a total of 45 people: 42 in the United States, and 3 in Mexico as Milton passed north of there,[1] where preparations were taken due to its close proximity. Damage caused in Mexico and theYucatan Peninsula wasn't as severe, with flooding and heavy rainfall being the primary impacts. Ahead of the Milton, Florida declared astate of emergency in which many coastal residents were ordered to evacuate. Cleanup efforts from Helene over a week prior were affected in order to ensure the safety of citizens. Milton brought a majorstorm surge of up to 10 ft (120 in) to areas just to the south of theTampa Bay, includingSiesta Key; due to the southward track, theTampa metropolitan area avoided a worst-case scenario, and instead observed areverse storm surge. High wind gusts and very heavy rainfall caused significantflooding and infrastructural damage across central Florida, particularly near Tampa and around the point of landfall, where most damage from Milton occurred. In the aftermath of the storm, partially as a result of the proximity to the2024 United States presidential election in November and clean-up efforts from Helene,misinformation spread across affected communities about the nature of the storms and about rescue operations conducted by theFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The origins of Milton were complex and involved several areas ofareas of low pressure during the second half of September and beginning of October 2024. Atropical wave first moved off the western coast ofAfrica on September 14 with littleconvection and moved very slowly westward.[1] The wave then interacted with two other disturbances to its west near theCabo Verde Islands on September 18, still with little to no convection, with the combined system becoming slightly better organized by September 22. By September 26, as the wave passed through theLesser Antilles, theNational Hurricane Center (NHC) began outlining an area for possible development of the disturbance once it reached the westernCaribbean Sea.[1][6] The wave then interacted with aCentral American gyre (CAG), a broad area oflow pressure centered overCentral America–which earlier had contributed to the formations ofHurricane Helene andHurricane John in the Eastern Pacific–before the combined system degenerated to a broad trough on October 1.[7] The southern end of this dusturbance then interacted with the remnants of anunnamed tropical storm in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and astationary front,[1][8] and consolidated in theBay of Campeche. By October 4,[9] showing more signs of development, it was designatedInvest 92L. Continued organization led to the formation of a tropical depression by 12:00 UTC on October 5, about 135 mi (217 km) east ofTampico, Mexico.[1][10] Satellite wind data indicated the storm was producinggale-force winds six hours later, leading the NHC to upgrade the system to Tropical StormMilton.[11] Milton's radius of tropical storm-force winds was only 30 nautical miles (56 km), marking it as a relatively small storm.[12]
Milton initially moved slowly northwards, before further poleward movement ceased as a result of aridge of high pressure building to its north and the development of afrontal low along the aforementioned front in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.[1] Spiral banding and consistent bursts of convection continued through the early morning of October 6, fostering further strengthening.[14] By that afternoon,Hurricane Hunters had found that Milton had intensified into a hurricane, with an intermittent eye feature.[15] At this point, almost alltropical cyclone forecast models, including the Statistical Hurricane Intensity Prediction Scheme (SHIPS) were explicitly forecasting very high chances of rapid strengthening to high-end intensities, with NHC forecaster Eric Blake describing the guidance as "bullish as [I've] seen in this part of the basin."[15] Overnight, Milton commenced a period ofexplosive intensification, enabled by highly favorable environmental conditions consisting of very warmsea surface temperatures (SSTs) near 31 °C (88 °F), high mid-levelrelative humidity values and lowwind shear. A pinholeeye measuring 4 nautical miles (7 km) soon developed within very deep convection of around −80 °C (−112 °F),[16] with Milton becoming a major hurricane by 11:00 UTC on October 7 and soon after aCategory 5 hurricane by 16:00 UTC on October 7,[17][18] making it the second Category 5 hurricane of the season. At one point during this period, Hurricane Hunters measured a 13 mb (0.38 inHg) drop, from 925 mb (27.3 inHg) to 912 mb (26.9 inHg) in only an hour.[1] Based on the continued extreme intensification rate and later data, it is estimated Milton reached its peak intensity at 20:00 UTC that day withmaximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and aminimum central pressure of 895 mbar (26.43 inHg), the most intense sinceWilma in2005, and tied withHurricane Rita as thefifth-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record.[1][19][5] However, in their post-analysis report, the NHC stated that this intensity had a greater than normal degree of uncertainty.[a] In the 17-hour period from 03:00 UTC to 20:00 UTC October 7, the pressure fell from 977 mbar (28.85 inHg) to 895 mbar (26.43 inHg), a drop of 82 mb (2.42 inHg), while the winds increased by 90 mph (145 km/h) in the same time period. This was also the third-fastest period of rapid intensification in the Atlantic after Wilma andHurricane Felix, and the fastest in theGulf of Mexico.[20]
After peaking in intensity, further strengthening was halted by aneyewall replacement cycle, causing the storm to rapidly weaken to Category 4 intensity later that night,[5][21][22] but a larger eye became increasingly well-defined, and Milton re-achieved Category 5 intensity by the afternoon of October 8,[23] by which time the hurricane had undergone a second round of rapid deepening to a secondary peak with winds of 165 mph (270 km/h) and a pressure of 902 mbar (26.64 inHg) at 22:05 UTC on October 8.[24] By this time, it began to turn towards the northeast and accelerate from the trough steering it towardsFlorida.[23] The next day, October 9, Milton briefly weakened to a Category 4 hurricane before reaching Category 5 intensity for the third time at 08:25 UTC, with maximum winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a pressure of 907 mbar (26.78 inHg). A few hours later, increasingwind shear began to affect Milton, and the storm fell below Category 5 intensity early that morning.[25] The eye of the hurricane became cloud-filled and increasingly ill-defined while the convection became more ragged-looking as strong southwesterly wind shear of 35–40 mph (56–65 km/h) overtook the hurricane.[26] Milton made landfall at about 00:30 UTC on October 10 (8:30 p.m. local time on October 9) nearSiesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h).[1] Milton quickly weakened over land and emerged over the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 hurricane while also becoming increasingly entangled within a nearbyfrontal boundary.[27] On the afternoon of October 10, it transitioned to a hurricane-force extratropical low;[28] and proceeded to gradually spin down and become increasingly diffuse as it passed nearBermuda, dissipating early on October 12.
Map of the extremely warm sea surface temperatures that enabled Milton's rapid intensification, overlaid with its path through 12:00 UTC on October 7
According to scientists from Climate Central, the abnormally high sea surface temperature, which enabled the fast intensification of the hurricane, was made 400–800 times more probable due toclimate change, based on the group'sClimate Shift Index: Ocean (Ocean CSI) model.[29] Scientists from theWorld Weather Attribution center calculated that 1 day rainfall events as those happened during the hurricane produce 20–30% more rain due to climate change while the wind speed of the hurricane increased by 10%. Using statistical modeling, the scientists hypothesized that "without climate change Milton would have made landfall as a Category 2 instead of a Category 3 storm".[30]
Panic buying was observed inMérida ahead of the storm.[40] Non-essential government services, including public transportation, were suspended in parts of Yucatán as Milton rapidly intensified on October 7.[41]GovernorJoaquín Díaz Mena ordered the closure of all schools and ports in Yucatán.[42]
On October 5, Florida GovernorRon DeSantis declared a state of emergency.[43] He also issued an executive order requiring debris management sites and landfills in counties affected byHurricane Helene to remain open around the clock to help remove debris before Milton made landfall. The order also increased the number ofFlorida National Guardsmen working on debris removal from 800 to 4,000 to keep debris becoming a hazard in Milton's high winds.[44][45] Dump trucks were deployed to help remove mounds of debris.[46]Sandbagging sites opened across the state.[47]
An estimated six million Floridians were ordered toevacuate, marking one of the largest evacuation orders sinceHurricane Irma in 2017. The evacuation orders were primarily situated inHillsborough and surrounding counties.[69]Volusia and Marion counties also issued evacuation orders for homes at risk.[70][55] Throughout theTampa Bay area, comfort stations and locations to do basic utilities that were opened due toHelene were closed due to Milton.[71] InLongboat Key, officials stated that residents should evacuate from the town.[72] In coordination with theFlorida Division of Emergency Management,Uber offered free rides to and from state shelters.[73]
Zoos such as theFlorida Aquarium, thePalm Beach Zoo, andZooTampa activated their emergency plans and moved animals into higher ground locations or secure areas such as bathrooms. A few of the workers planned on staying at the zoos to continue to monitor the animals, feed them and provide care if needed.[74][75] Some national organizations such as Wings of Rescue andBest Friends Animal Society, worked with others to evacuate shelter animals to partner shelters in other states.[76]
TheNational Football League'sTampa Bay Buccaneers relocated toNew Orleans ahead of their game against theNew Orleans Saints on October 13.[80]Publix andWalmart altered store hours and closed several other of their locations in preparation for the storm and their locations among other stores faced shortages of items such as bottled water, alcohol, canned goods, and snacks due to panic buying.[81][82] Gas station shortages occurred across the state, with 16.5% out by the afternoon of October 8, including 43% in the Tampa Bay area according toGasBuddy. Governor DeSantis said fuel replenishment efforts were underway and said that there was not a fuel shortage. TheFlorida Highway Patrol began escorting fuel tankers to help replenish gas stations ahead of landfall to aid in evacuation efforts. DeSantis also urged that people consider evacuating "tens of miles" instead of "hundreds of miles". TheAmerican Automobile Association advised Floridians to "take only what you need" and to avoid letting their gas tanks getting too low before looking for a place to fill up.[83][84] Thirty-threeWaffle House locations in Milton's projected path were closed, indicating a red level on theWaffle House Index.[85]
President Joe Biden postponed a planned trip from October 10 to 15 toAngola andGermany to oversee preparations and the response. He urged those living in areas at risk to evacuate, saying that it was a matter of life and death.[46]
TheFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suffered a staffing shortage ahead of the storm, with only 9% of the agency's staff available. According toHomeland Security SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas, the agency remained ready to respond, saying that "we can respond to multiple events at a single time".[86] Over the previous five years at least 25% of staff remained available by October 7. This figure was lower than in 2017 when FEMA's staff availability dropped to 19% as FEMA staff responded toHurricane Harvey,Hurricane Irma, andHurricane Maria.[87] Press SecretaryKarine Jean-Pierre ended a briefing, accusing journalists of spreading misinformation related to disaster funding.[88]
There were casualties involved as a result of evacuating: one fatality occurred after a car accident inMarion County southeast ofOrange Lake,[89] while three people were injured after the plane they were in crashed intoTampa Bay after its engine failed while taking off fromAlbert Whitted Airport inSt. Petersburg.[90] In addition, two people died on eastboundSR 82 while evacuating.[91]
Coastal Georgia was placed under a tropical storm warning.[92] On October 7, 2024,Atlanta Motor Speedway opened its campground for evacuees with pop-up campers and tents with access to a complementary shower house, including those from Florida, in collaboration with theHenry County Emergency Management Agency. A limited number of camping spaces with water, power, and sewer hook-ups were made available as well.[93]
Heavy rainfall from Milton caused flooding in the city ofCampeche.[116] Dangerous storm surge and torrential rainfall impacted the state ofYucatán, with the seawall atProgreso being inundated by high waves. Over 12,000 people were affected in the state by power outages.[117] Flooding from the storm surge led to evacuations being carried out during the hurricane inCelestún.[118] Strong waves caused sections of theCiudad del Carmen–Isla Aguada federal highway to be inundated by sea waters.[119] A man and a woman drowned inCalkiní due to waves produced by the hurricane.[120][121] Heavy winds from Milton caused an old house in Progreso to collapse,[122] and heavy winds and rainfall nearly demolished a home in Chuburná.[123] Losses are estimated at Mex$1.2–1.6 billion (US$61.2–81.4 million).[110]
The municipalities ofSisal and Celestún suffered the most damage, with flooding, fallen trees, and blackouts affecting the cities. In Sisal, there were reports of some roofs of softball field stands andpalapas collapsing. Over a thousand people from El Cuyo,Río Lagartos, andLas Coloradas needed to be transferred to shelters.[124] Heavy swells and intense winds from Milton destroyed the dock of the port ofChelem.[125]Cancún International Airport canceled several flights due to Milton.[37]
Fifteen fishermen on four boats from Progreso went missing while out on the water as Milton passed.[126] Two of the boats, carrying eight fishermen, returned on October 9. Another missing boat,Peyucsa 12, was spotted a day later from aMexican Navy plane, overturned about 133 mi (214 km) northeast of Progreso with one man on top. The plane was unable to rescue the man, and pilots called for aDefender-class patrol boat from the Mexican Navy to come to his rescue. The man's brother, who was on the search plane, said he saw him slide off the boat and into the water face first, sinking before the rescue boat arrived. The Mexican Navy has not confirmed this account.[127][109][128] On October 11, the last missing fishing boat,Halcón I, was spotted by the Mexican Navy, capsized with no crew members on board.[129]
As Milton neared Cuba, its rainbands caused flooding,[130] with the first reports inSurgidero de Batabanó.[131] InHavana Bay, deteriorating weather conditions from Milton caused officials to suspend ferry services on October 8.[132] TheInstitute of Meteorology (INSMET) reported that Western Cuba experienced winds of 25–30 mph (40–48 km/h) and maximum gusts inCasablanca, Havana, of 50 mph (80 km/h).[133]
Initial estimates byFitch Ratings said that Milton caused US$50 billion in damage.[112] Based upon initial estimates of insured losses, Fitch projected that mostreinsurance attachment points would likely be met so that most insurances losses would not be borne by primary insurers.[136] A later estimate by CoreLogic stated that Milton caused US$21–34 billion in damage.[137] However,Moody’s Analytics released a much higher cost, at US$85 billion.[115] The NCEI estimate released in January 2025 placed the total cost at US$34.3 billion,[4] almost all of it in Florida.[1] Researchers atImperial College London, applyingextreme event attribution, concluded in October 2024, that 45% of the loss in Florida due to Milton could be attributed to climate change.[138]
Sustained winds to hurricane-force were recorded along Florida's peninsular coast. InVenice, sustained winds reached 92 mph (148 km/h) with gusts to 107 mph (172 km/h).[139] Gusts reached 107 mph (172 km/h) inSarasota. InMarineland, sustained winds reached 83 mph (134 km/h) with gusts to 92 mph (148 km/h).[140] InDaytona Beach, sustained winds reached 60 mph (97 km/h) with gusts reaching 87 mph (140 km/h).[141] Gusts reached 99 mph (159 km/h) inPonce Inlet, 92 mph (148 km/h) inWest Palm Beach and 86 mph (138 km/h) inOrlando.[142][143][144]
Heavy rain also occurred in the state, with over 13 in (330 mm) of rain inPlant City and nearly 19 in (480 mm) inSt. Petersburg, including 5.09 in (129 mm) in a single hour.[145][146][147] InTampa, nearly 12 in (300 mm) of rain fell, which pushed the city to its wettest year on record.[148] Further east, rainfall totals exceeded 12 in (300 mm) in portions ofVolusia County, and 10 in (250 mm) inIndian River County, with 12.92 in (328 mm) of rain inVero Beach.[149][150] Rainfall totals inFlagler County were lower, but 5.61 in (142 mm) of rain was still recorded inFlagler Beach.[151] A storm surge of 5 ft (1.52 m) to 10 ft (3.04 m) was recorded from Naples to Siesta Key, including Charlotte Harbor.[152] Water levels rose over 8 ft (2.4 m) near Sarasota.[152] Naples saw a storm surge of 5.75 ft (1.75 m).[152] On the other side of the state, Daytona experienced a storm surge peak between 4 ft (1.2 m) to 4.5 ft (1.37 m).[153] The Hillsborough River crested at nearly 2 ft (.61 m) over record height Friday atZephyrhills. At the river's Morris Bridge site, it crested over 3 ft (.94 m) above record flood stage.[154] A reverse storm surge occurred in Tampa, however, dropping water levels by 5 ft (1.5 m).[155]
Seven people were killed in St. Lucie County,[156] four inVolusia County, two inPinellas County, and one each inCitrus,Polk, andOrange counties.[157][158] One person was killed inOrmond Beach due a tree falling into a roof.[159] A woman in her late 70s was killed by a fallen tree branch in Hillsborough County.[157] One elderly man fromCharlotte County died from smoke inhalation in aBradenton hospital after a golf cart lithium battery exploded at his home due to storm surge flooding.[160] Ten people were injured inWellington by an EF3 tornado.[161] Another EF3 tornado severely damaged two warehouses and killed six people.[162] TheWaffle House Index was raised to red in various areas throughout the state including Tampa, Lakeland, Daytona, and Naples.[163][164]
Damage to a home inAnna Maria IslandThe severely damaged Tampa Bay Times building with a part of the construction crane that collapsed into it.
Tropicana Field, which had been set up to house first responders, lost a large part of its fiberglass roof as a result of wind gusts.[165] As a result, theTampa Bay Rays were forced to play their games for the2025 Major League Baseball season atSteinbrenner Field.[166] TheTampa Bay Times building in downtown St. Petersburg was severely damaged when a construction crane from a nearbypartially built skyscraper collapsed into it. There were no reported injuries.[167]Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport lost the entire roof of Concourse B, which housed the airport'sTransportation Security Administration (TSA) screening checkpoint and all 13 aircraft loading gate hold rooms.[168] Multiple areas across the state experienced significant flooding including parts of Orlando,Saint Johns, and throughout Hillsborough County.[169] Rescuers saved 565 people from a Clearwater apartment complex where flooding was neck-deep in some places.[170] Across the state, about 125 homes were destroyed before Milton made landfall, and more than 3 million homes and buildings were left without power.[171][172]Hillsborough County saw the most power outages, with around 500,000 customers losing power.[173] Nearly 1,000 people and 105 animals were rescued as of October 10.[174][175] A sinkhole opened up in Hillsborough County as a result of Milton.[176]US 17/92 collapsed with a sinkhole inOrange City, as well.[177] Another sink hole opened up inPolk County which swallowed a pick up truck.[178]
Following the tornadoes, the National Guard coordinated with local law enforcement and first responders to conduct rescue missions, provide immediate assistance, and clear debris from vital roads. Additionally, Local organizations, citizen groups, churches, and individual volunteers helped with tornado relief efforts, providing supplies, temporary housing, and emotional support.[192][193] Among the coordinated efforts,WPTV-TV partnered with several local businesses inSt. Lucie,Martin, andPalm Beach counties to fundraise for tornado victims.[194] In total, the property damage from the tornado outbreak was estimated at $681.8 million.[195]
Bimini andWest Grand Bahama experienced winds of around 15–20 miles per hour (24–32 km/h) and waves of two to four feet (0.61 to 1.22 m). Power and water outages occurred on a few islands. Localized flooding also occurred.[199]Grand Bahama andAbaco experienced coastal floodings and strong gusts.[200] Aarone Sargeant, the managing director of The Bahamas'Disaster Risk Management Authority, stated that there were no reports of injuries or significant damage,[201] with only minor damage occurring in the country.[200]
A debris staging area inHolmes Beach on October 19, 2024
Amtrak again modified theirSilver Service routes between October 13 and 15 due to residual impacts after the storm.[202] Most tolls in Florida were re-instated on October 14, although exceptions were made for Orlando and Tampa.[203]
Following the storm, many businesses and private citizens donated to relief efforts.Taylor Swift donated $5 million to help with combined relief from Milton andHurricane Helene, withWalmart donating $16 million.[204] On October 12,Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for the state. By October 13, over 250,000 Floridians registered for help, which was the most in a day in national history.[205] There has also been mention that other celebrities have made contributions, such asDolly Parton,Morgan Wallen,Blake Lively,Tom Brady andMetallica.[206] TheBaltimore Orioles also donated at least $250,000 to Hurricane Milton relief efforts.[207]
Widespread fuel shortages occurred at gas stations after the storm. GovernorRon DeSantis opened up three fuel sites where residents could get ten gallons of fuel as a result.[208]Much ofCumberland Island National Seashore re-opened on October 12, although several trails in the northern segments of the park remained closed for damage assessments.[209]Canaveral National Seashore was also closed following the storm,[210] with re-opening beginning on October 19.[211]
President Joe Biden greets first responders inSt. Pete Beach on October 13, 2024
On October 13, Joe Biden flew toMacDill Air Force Base aboardAir Force One where he then boardedMarine One and embarked on an aerial tour of St. Petersburg before landing atAlbert Whitted Airport. Biden met with state and local officials such as SenatorRick Scott, RepresentativeAnna Paulina Luna, and Pinellas County SheriffBob Gualtieri. Biden then departed the airport in a motorcade and traveled toSt. Pete Beach where he met residents and first responders before giving a speech about the recovery efforts. During the speech, Biden announced $612 million for sixDepartment of Energy projects to improve the resilience of electric grids in areas affected by hurricanes, which included $94 million for two projects in Florida.[212][213]
The Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSOE), in an October 15 letter addressed toFlorida Secretary of StateCord Byrd and Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews, requested a lessening of election and voting restrictions in Collier, Glades, Highlands, Indian River, Manatee, Orange, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, and St. Lucie counties. Among the requests included extensions to early voting and to the deadlines for mail-in ballot delivery, notification of the location of mail-in ballot drop boxes, and the appointment of poll workers. FSOE also asked if requirements could be waived for the relocation of polling places and to authorize "immediate family members of first responders, line workers and relief workers to request mail-in ballots on their behalf", according toFlorida Politics.[214]
Florida saw a rise in cases ofVibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria that favors warm waters and spreads in heavy flood rains, following Hurricane Milton, with cleanup efforts from Hurricane Helene happening concurrently.[215] There were 38 confirmed cases in October after Milton.[215] Milton and Helene left behindstanding water, causing an outbreak indengue fever.[216]
As happened following Hurricane Helene, misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding Milton and the post-storm government response began spreading over social media.[217]
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) rescued an abandonedBull Terrier restrained to a post in belly-deep water on Interstate 75 nearBruce B. Downs Boulevard in Tampa, hours before Milton made landfall.[218][219] In response, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signedTrooper's Law, named after the dog, in May 2025, making the act a third-degree felony punishable with five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.[220]
Subsequently, between November 2024 and March 2025, theUnited States Congress held four separate televisedinvestigative hearings on the federal government's response to, overall recovery efforts from, and criminal events by FEMA employees following Helene and Milton a few weeks later.[221][222][223][224]
Owing to the widespread destruction it caused in Florida, the nameMilton was retired by theWorld Meteorological Organization during the 47th Session of the RA IV Hurricane Committee on April 2, 2025, and will never be used again for an Atlantic hurricane. It was replaced byMiguel in the list, which is scheduled to be used during the 2030 season.[225]
^The uncertainty of Milton's peak intensity arises from the hurricane peaking in between center fixes. At 17:00 UTC, an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft observed a minimum pressure of 912 mb (26.9 inHg) and flight-level winds of 182 mph (293 km/h), which equates to a surface wind estimate of 165 mph (266 km/h).[1] By the time the next eye penetration occurred at 22:21 UTC, Milton's satellite presentation had begun to degrade due to an imminenteyewall replacement cycle, however Hurricane Hunters measured slightly higher flight-level winds of 185 mph (298 km/h), rounding down to similar intensities, and a lower pressure of 897 mb (26.5 inHg). The peak was chosen when the satellite presentation was determined to be the greatest, at 20:00 UTC based on the aforementioned trends.[1]Dropwindsonde data also indicated surface wind speeds near 185 mph (298 km/h).
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