Milton Now a Category 5 Hurricane

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane.

Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton has strengthened to a category 5 hurricane. The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 160 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Data from the aircraft also indicate that the minimum pressure has fallen to 925 mb (27.31 inches).

Current Position/Movement:

LOCATION...21.7N 91.6W

ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO

ABOUT 715 MI...1150 KM SW OF TAMPA FLORIDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...250 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 110 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...925 MB...27.31 INCHES