8PM EDT: This is nothing short of astronomical. I am at a loss for words to meteorologically describe you the storms small eye and intensity. 897mb pressure with 180 MPH max sustained winds and gusts 200+ MPH. This is now the 4th strongest hurricane ever recorded by pressure on this side of the world. The eye is TINY at nearly 3.8 miles wide. This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth's atmosphere over this ocean water can produce.
Doesn’t look like much, but woke up yesterday with both ankles swollen and hurting. It hurts to walk and I have to take it slow. I was fine Saturday night. If anyone had insight as to what may have caused this, please lmk!