storms also cause more damage.
At one point, Hurricane Katrina
reached Category 5. But by the time
its eye hit the Gulf Coast, it had
slowed to Category 3.
HURRICANE KATRINA TIMELINE
August 24
A tropical storm
forms near the
Bahamas.
August 25
The tropical
storm becomes
a Category 1
hurricane.
August 26
The hurricane grows
to Category 2 with
winds of 100 miles
per hour (161 km/h).
August 27
The hurricane
grows to Category
3 with winds of
115 miles per hour
(185 km/h).
August 28
The hurricane reaches
Category 5. Its top wind
speed is 175 miles per
hour (282 km/h).
August 29
The hurricane hits the
Gulf Coast. When its eye
reaches land, its winds
are 125 miles per hour
(201 km/h).
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