Hurricane Milton has officially reached the rare and formidable Category 5 status, joining a select group of storms that have reached this level in the Atlantic. As of now, Milton

H​urricane Milton put its name on the rare list of Atlantic Basin Category 5 hurricanes Monday, joining Beryl from earlier this season. C​ategory 5 hurricanes occupy the most elite status in the Atlantic Basin.

Milton is now the second Category 5 hurricane formed in the Gulf of Mexico in October, and it is the second fastest hurricane to go from Category 1 to Category 5 strength--doing so in 18 hours. Wilma holds the record at 12 hours.