Hurricane Wilma Gains Strength

Hurricane Wilma, the 21st tropical storm and the 12th hurricane this year, has gained strength from the warm waters of the gulf and is now a Catagory 5 hurricane. The possibility exists that this storm could make landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida. If the Hurricane deteriorates to a Category 4 it would still be capable of producing a 15 to 20 foot storm surge. Wilma is the third Category 5 hurricane this year.