<sod >But the fluctuation in intensity proved to be short-lived as a hurricane hunter plane reported the hurricane had regained a fearsome Category 5 status within hours of passing over Dominica.< eod>< sod > But the fluctuation in intensity proved to be short-lived as a hurricane hunter plane reported that it had regained the "extremely dangerous" Category 5 status, meaning it is driving wind speeds faster than 157mph.< eod>