1988's spectacular Hurricane Gilbert's 888mb fury captured live as he came ashore both in Mexico and S. Texas
Mexican families scurry to safety through the swiftly moving tidal surge.
Huge fish flounder along city streets.
Spectacular close-up satellite loops of the Western Hemisphere's most intense hurricane on record to date; from genesis through peak intensity, to its ultimate demise.
Runaway yachts plow dangerously around "protected" harbors.
A rare video sequence shot aboard a NOAA recon. flight penetrating the eye of Gilbert.
Bonus footage--in-close tour of the National Hurricane Center headquarters..