Later, the hurricane strengthened to its peak intensity of 160 mph (260 km/h) on August 15.

The hurricane rapidly strengthened on October 2, reaching Category 4 strength that afternoon.

The hurricane then turned back to the northwest and strengthened back into a hurricane.

The following day, the hurricane further strengthened due to decreasing wind shear and a building high pressure area.

The interaction with the system allowed the hurricane strengthen rapidly.

The hurricane did not strengthen and began to gradually weaken as it moved to the south of Newfoundland.

The hurricane strengthened fast to its top winds of 115 mph before hitting Matanzas, Cuba on the 7th.

The hurricane strengthened very quickly on September 15, and became a major Category 3 hurricane.

The hurricane maintained intensity and actually strengthened to near-major hurricane force.

The hurricane strengthened very fast and was a category 4 by the next day.