Bobert:

We have not been hit by two Category 5 hurricanes this year. Katrina was downgraded to a Category 4 just before coming ashore (so just imagine what a Category 5 must be like). Rita is a Category 5 at the moment but might be downgraded before coming ashore.

A Category 5 hurricane actually striking the U.S. is a very rare occurence. So far, it has only happened 3 times since 1851. As a matter of fact, a Category 4 hurricane actually striking the U.S. is pretty rare, too. Katrina was only the 18th one since 1851. So, even two Category 4 hurricanes in one year would be pretty spectacular.

Bev and Jerry