Western Hemisphere: Tropical Cyclone: Most Intense Tropical Cyclone (by Central Pressure)
| Record Value | 95 m/s (185 kt, 215 mph) |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | 1200 UTC 23 / 10 (October) / 2015 |
| Length of Record | 1945-present |
| Geospatial Location | 17°18'N, 105°36'W (Hurricane Patricia in the Eastern Pacific Ocean) |
| Instrumentation | Tropical Cyclone Dropsonde |
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Discussion
Hurricane Patricia: A WMO evaluation committee confirmed findings by the NHC TC experts, Todd B. Kimberlain, Eric S. Blake, and John P. Cangialosi with the 872 hPa central pressure estimate and the 95m/s (185 kt, 215 mph) estimated winds on 1200 UTC 23 October 2015.