 Based on reports from Reconnaissance Aircraft, Lane was upgraded to hurricane status on September 15, about 40 miles (65 km) west-northwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco.Subsequently, it quickly strengthened, and by six hours afterward, it attained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h), becoming a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale.Later that day, the 10 mile (16 km) wide eye crossed over the Islas Marías.