- Hurricane Irma is a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph.
- The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Sunday morning, September 10.
- Irma is the strongest hurricane to hit the Atlantic Ocean in more than a decade.
- The storm has already caused widespread damage in the Caribbean, including Barbuda and St. Martin.
- At least 10 people have been killed by Irma.
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- Irma is expected to produce storm surges of up to 15 feet in some areas.
- The storm could also bring up to 20 inches of rain in some parts of Florida.
- More than 6 million people have been evacuated from Florida and other coastal areas.
- The estimated damage from Irma could be as high as $200 billion.
Forecast:
- Irma is expected to continue to strengthen as it approaches Florida.
- The storm is then expected to weaken as it moves inland.
- Irma is expected to move north along the East Coast after making landfall in Florida.
- The storm is expected to dissipate by the end of the week.
Here are some additional facts and figures about Hurricane Irma:
- The hurricane is about the size of Texas.
- Irma is moving at a speed of about 17 mph.
- The storm has a central pressure of 914 millibars.
- Irma is expected to produce tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
- The storm is also expected to cause power outages and flooding.