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  • Hurricane Irma (2017): Facts, Forecast & Impact - A Comprehensive Overview
    Facts:

    - 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.

    Figures:

    - 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.

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