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The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, issues its first advisory about the tropical system that will become Hurricane Katrina.
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The tropical storm is now considered a hurricane.
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Katrina's strongest winds have reached 115 miles an hour, making it a Category Three hurricane.
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The storm's strongest winds are blowing at about 175 miles an hour, making it a Category Five storm. YouTube Link - The Weather Channel Coverage on Hurricane Katrina
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Thousands of New Orleans residents who are unable to leave town or have chosen not to leave seek shelter in the Louisiana Superdome.
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Hurricane Katrina hits Louisiana, overflows levees and destroying cities Hurricane Katrina Facts Quiz
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The National Hurricane Center issues its last advisory on the storm that once was Hurricane Katrina. The storm is dumping large amount of water in Tennessee.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt declares a public health emergency in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
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YouTube Video Link - President Bush Addresses Hurricane Katrina A convoy of U.S. National Guard troops and supply trucks arrives in New Orleans and distributes food and water to residents stranded at the Superdome and convention center. Congress approves 10.5 billion dollars (U.S.) in aid for Hurricane Katrina rescue and relief, and President George W. Bush signs the bill.
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The American Red Cross cares for about 96,000 people in nine states.
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Katrina damage estimates hit $125 billion. Hurricane Costs
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The estimated death toll rises to 1,306 people. At least 1,000 of the 6,644 people unaccounted for are children.
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About 1.3 million people are dispersed in all 50 states from Katrina
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The 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The storm killed at least 1,833 people and residents are still rebuilding the ravaged cities.
YouTube Link - 10 Years Later
