8:00 AM EDT UPDATE
Wilma's pressure has been confirmed as 882, making it the all time lowest surface pressure recorded in the Atlantic basin.

For reference, Hurricane Gilbert from 1988 was the previous Atlantic record holder at 888 mb.

The world record is 869.96 millibars from Typhoon Tip in the western Pacific Ocean.

It is important to note, that it is expected to weaken before it approaches Florida, to a category 2 or 3 system. But everyone in the cone must pay attention to the system and not focus too much on the line.

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5:30 AM EDT UPDATE
Air Force Recon measured an uncalibrated central pressure of 884 millibars at 08Z ( 4AM EDT ).
Wilma currently has winds of 175mph and a dropsonde pressure of 884mb.
Although this pressure is uncalibrated, the Meteorologist onboard the aircraft also measured an extrapolated 881mb pressure.
Currently, Wilma holds the unofficial All Time Lowest Atlantic Hurricane Minimum Central Pressure. We will have to wait and see if the calibration is correct.

3:15 AM UPDATE
The last recon pass measured a central pressure at 892 Mb, which is equivalent to the lowest pressure recorded in the Labor Day Hurricane. Wilma is now very near the lowest pressure threshold known for Atlantic Hurricanes. Winds are also up to 175 MPH, making it a Category 5 hurricane... the unprecedented third of the season. -HF

Folks, we have a new record for rapid intensification of a hurricane. Wilma has continued to deepen explosively this evening and the latest recon measurements show a minimum central pressure of 901mb, making it one of the 5 most intense hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin. Maximum flight level winds on the first pass were measured at 162kt, easily supporting category 5 intensity at the surface. Expect a full adivsory package to follow shortly.

More to come in the overnight hours.

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