The storm quickly reached peak winds of 50 mph (85 km/h).
One computer model predicted the depression would reach winds of around 115 miles per hour (185 km/h) by four days after development.
Early on October 19, it reached peak winds of 130 mph (215 km/h).
Nancy continued to strengthen, and reached peak winds of 215 mph (187 knots) on the 12th.
Around that time, the deep depression reached 3-minute sustained winds of 55 km/h (35 mph).
Early next day, the hurricane reorganized as it reached winds just shy of Category 5 status.
Throughout its life, it was a large system, and the hurricane reached peak winds of 145 mph (230 km/h).
It moved to the west-northwest, reaching winds of before hitting Cuba.
Early next day, the hurricane reorganized as it reached winds just al little bit below of Category 5 status.
Only four days after reaching peak winds, the storm had dissipated well to the east of the Philippines.
