Hurricane Dorian wind speed accuracy??

[ACEasterling]

The wind speeds are not lining up with the 150-180mph stated by other forecasts. My app is currently showing 80mph. .. what gives?

[jmh2002]

Please see many other threads regarding this subject, including this one from yesterday:

https://community.windy.com/topic/9456/dorian-wind-speed-and-pressure/2

And the detailed discussion here:

https://community.windy.com/topic/4415/why-is-wind-speed-in-hurricanes-so-wrong