Irma is considered to be the ever robust Atlantic hurricane in the history with sustained winds of 185 miles/hr.
Presently; it has strengthened into Category 5 hurricane and is located around 50 miles east-northeast of Antigua, moving in the west-northwest direction towards Florida.
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During the next 24 hours, weathermen expect that it will affect Puerto Rico. Thereafter, it is likely to affect Bahamas, Cuba and the Eastern Caribbean Islands by Wednesday.
Hurricane Irma poses a threat to life and property from the Eastern Caribbean to the Gulf Coast. It's most probable landfall will be around Florida, Georgia and Carolinas.
Florida and Puerto Rico have already affirmed states of emergencies, freeing up resources for shelters, evacuations, and sending National Guard members to help respond to the potent hurricane.
Hurricane Irma is most likely to bring along life-threatening wind, storm surge and rainfall hazards to Northeastern Leeward Islands by tonight and tomorrow. Other islands in the hurricane’s path include the United States and British Virgin Islands and Antigua.
The extremely intense winds of Category 5 storms can completely destroy homes, uproot trees and knock out power utilities for months. The hurricane packs a punch that is stronger than Andrew or Katrina, two of the most notorious recent hurricanes.
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