[AntiGuv]

The fastest intensification on record was Typhoon Forrest: dropped 100 mb (from 976 to 876) and increased 98 mph (from 75mph to 173mph) in 24 hours. The record for the Atlantic is Hurricane Gilbert: dropped 72 mb (from 960 to 888) and increased 57mph (from 127mph to 154mph) in 24 hours.

I'm not sure yet how Rita compares. I'll try to figure it out.

[NautiNurse]

The record for the Atlantic is Hurricane Gilbert: dropped 72 mb (from 960 to 888) and increased 57mph (from 127mph to 154mph) in 24 hours.

Looks like Rita gained 60mph in 24 hours. Don't know if this will be in any record book. The Cat 1 75 mph wind report came from a ham radio operator, and recon is out of service now.

[AntiGuv]

The fastest intensification on record was Typhoon Forrest: dropped 100 mb (from 976 to 876) and increased 98 mph (from 75mph to 173mph) in 24 hours. The record for the Atlantic is Hurricane Gilbert: dropped 72 mb (from 960 to 888) and increased 57mph (from 127mph to 154mph) in 24 hours.

Rita has dropped 40mb (from 988 to 948) and increased 65mph (from 70mph to 135mph) in the past 24 hours. So, it's beaten Gilbert in mph increase but not in millibar drop.

[SE Mom]

Thank you- seems like we're breaking all kinds of records this year.

Gilbert was really unbelievable.