Hugh
(Senior Storm Chaser)
Wed Oct 19 2005 08:01 AM
CONFIRMED per NHC: Wilma strongest hurricane ever in Atlantic Basin

Per the 8am ET advisory, the recon information has been confirmed. Wilma - with a central pressure now down to 882 - is the most intense hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin.

Maximum winds have maintained at near 175mph.


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