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09/20/2025

Not as hot, greater rain chances.

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09/20/2025

On this date 20 years ago - Rita first became a hurricane as it moved through the Florida Straits. Remarkably, in the course of about 36 hours, it would explode from a minimal hurricane to the strongest ever recorded in the Gulf (by pressure) as the central pressure dropped to 895 mb. That record was subsequently tied by Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Maximum winds peaked at 180 mph over the Gulf, but the storm would weaken to Category 3 intensity before making landfall near the LA/TX border. Similar to Katrina, even with some weakening, the built up energy resulted in a huge storm surge, with peak values reaching 12-18 feet.

09/20/2025

More September heat today, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s this afternoon. There’s also a chance for a spotty shower or thunderstorm late in the day, but most areas will remain dry. Conditions will still be warm but more comfortable by kickoff in Tiger Stadium. Here's the details.

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