Rita now Cat 5 w/ 165 mph

A Category 5 hurricane is the highest on the scale, with winds above 155 mph and a storm surge usually greater than 18 feet above normal. It results in total roof failure on many houses and buildings and complete destruction of some other buildings and mobile homes. Such a storm causes all trees, signs and bushes to be blown down and severe damage to windows and doors. Structures standing less than 15 feet above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline will see major damage to the lower floors. All information obtained from Foxnews.com on 21 Sep 2005