Video in the News: Hurricane Rita

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Hurricane Rita: Complete Coverage Photo Gallery: Rita Ravages U.S. Gulf Coast September 27, 2005—Hurricane Rita was a monster of a storm as it gathered strength over the Gulf of Mexico last week. By one measure it was the third-most powerful hurricane recorded for the Atlantic Basin. At that time, the storm's strongest winds were blowing at 175 miles an hour (280 kilometers an hour). Follow the path of the powerful storm in this video timeline. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS Total Solar Eclipse on August 1: Where, How to See It PHOTOS: Rare Mummy Found With Strange Artifacts, Tattoo PHOTOS: Over 100 "Quake Dogs" Get Medical Aid in China NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS