20 years ago today. August 27, 2005 is a day that many along the Gulf Coast will never forget. Hurricane Katrina’s track suddenly shifted nearly 200 miles in 12 hours pivoting the storm’s track from Florida to Louisiana/Mississippi. In addition, Katrina was now expected to pass over the loop current. The loop current is a warm eddy of high-octane jet fuel for hurricanes. It was about to fuel Katrina’s intensification into a life-threatening Category 5 hurricane. This timeline details the moments that led to the worst storm in United States history. #HurricaneKatrina #Katrina #HurricaneHistory #NewOrleans #k20