I too am a bit concerned at the 5mb drop in 90 minutes time.

The wind speed increase this afternoon is also a bit nerve wracking with regard to Edouard's proximity to land. We've learned that rapid spin up is a possibility with any developing system in the GOM over the last two years.

Humberto 2007 and Dolly 2008 both surprised thousands, if not millions of people with the rapid spin up scenario.

221800 2813N 08755W 9843 00198 0072 +206 +200 138050 052 999 999 03

210700 2805N 08749W 9665 00353 0069 +186 +186 158052 054 999 999 03

These are raw HDOB observation with the peak flight level winds speeds. Both of the observations are in the same area.
Near 28.05 to 28.13N/ 87.49 to 87.55W

I haven't looked at much of the surface data but this would seem to indicate the NE Quadrant of the Storm. Referencing the NHC coordinates. It does appear that this is the NE Quadrant that the highest wind speeds are being detected.

71 minutes apart, so the next set should be transmitted around 2329Z or 729PM EDT.