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 27 3:30 a.m. Sept. 22 6:30 a.m. Oct. 22
Wind speed 115 mph 170 mph 125 mph
Size (width across) 300 miles 370 miles 400 miles
Radius of hurricane force winds 85 miles 70 miles 85 miles
Movement W at 7 mph WNW at 9 mph stationary
All times Eastern  **Not available