Tale of the tape
INTRO 72 HRS BEFORE 48 HRS BEFORE 24 HRS BEFORE LANDFALL 24 HRS AFTER
 
Katrina

Rita

Wilma
Time 7 a.m. August 26 3:30 a.m. Sept. 21 6:30 a.m. Oct. 21
Wind speed 75 mph 115 mph 145 mph
Size (width across) 170 miles 280 miles 400 miles
Radius of hurricane force winds 25 miles 45 miles 85 miles
Movement W at 5 mph W at 14 mph NW at 5 mph
All times Eastern  **Not available