Tale of the tape
INTRO 72 HRS BEFORE 48 HRS BEFORE 24 HRS BEFORE LANDFALL 24 HRS AFTER
Hurricane Wilma is the 21st named storm -- and the 12th hurricane -- of a very busy Atlantic storm season. First the powerful Katrina and Rita cut back-to-back paths through the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds dead in their wake. Now, Florida residents are dealing with the aftermath of Wilma, which ripped across the state with 125-mph winds, storm surge flooding and heavy rain.

Click on the buttons above to compare the strength and movement of these three powerful storms during the days before and after landfall.