#Sam is certainly making a case that it may be a category 5 hurricane atm. As others have alluded to, one of the most striking aspects is the very persistent + intense ⚡️ burst (🟡) in #Sam's core, rivaling that of #Maria ('17) & #Dorian ('19), which were also cat 5 hurricanes pic.twitter.com/tajEUoDilI

— Eric Webb (@webberweather) September 26, 2021