LATEST RECON INDICATES RITA IS A CAT 5 HURRICANE
The latest recon report indicated the pressure in Rita has fallen to 920 mb and the maximum flight level winds were over 175 mph. AccuWeather.com Meteorologist believe Rita has become a Cat 5 hurricane.
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Last couple of satellite images would suggest a slight turn to north of current projected track. Might just be a jog, or might indicate a bit of a northward shift.