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 28 3:30 a.m. Sept. 23 6:30 a.m. Oct. 23
Wind speed 160 mph 140 mph 100 mph
Size (width across) 370 miles 410 miles 400 miles
Radius of hurricane force winds 40 miles 85 miles 70 miles
Movement WNW at 12 mph NW at 10 mph NE near 3 mph
All times Eastern  **Not available