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Hurricane Irma is rocking 185 mph winds
"Do not sit and wait for Link Removed," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. "Get out now." He warned that Hurricane Irma is fiercer than Hurricane Andrew, the Category 5 storm that pummeled South Florida 25 years ago, killed 65 people and wiped out entire neighborhoods with its ferocious winds. As for Irma, the storm is the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history. It’s headed toward Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before likely hitting South Florida over the weekend. If Irma hits the U.S. as a Category 5, it would be the fourth such hurricane in recorded history to do so. Why do hurricanes even exist? This is the science behind these monster storms.
Monster storm. Dire warnings. Hurricane Irma is one to be reckoned with
"Do not sit and wait for Link Removed," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. "Get out now." He warned that Hurricane Irma is fiercer than Hurricane Andrew, the Category 5 storm that pummeled South Florida 25 years ago, killed 65 people and wiped out entire neighborhoods with its ferocious winds. As for Irma, the storm is the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history. It’s headed toward Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before likely hitting South Florida over the weekend. If Irma hits the U.S. as a Category 5, it would be the fourth such hurricane in recorded history to do so. Why do hurricanes even exist? This is the science behind these monster storms.
Monster storm. Dire warnings. Hurricane Irma is one to be reckoned with
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Hurricane Irma – The Fury Unleashed!
Hurricane Irma was an unprecedented natural disaster, boasting winds of up to 185 mph, and was declared the most powerful hurricane in the recorded history of the Atlantic Ocean. As it barreled through the Caribbean, it wreaked havoc and prompted warnings from officials, including Florida Governor Rick Scott, to evacuate.
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[*] Irma was fiercer than Hurricane Andrew (Category 5) that devastated South Florida in 1992.
[*] It made landfall in various Caribbean territories, causing widespread destruction, including a reported three fatalities.
[*] Evacuations were ordered in Florida, with approximately 1,000 National Guard members activated.
[*] Buildings were damaged, power was disrupted, and lives were threatened as Irma's path progressed.
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Key Information about Irma:
Irma's impact was devastating; in Barbuda, around 95% of structures were reported damaged. Emergency declarations swept over Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, preparing for what many feared could be a catastrophic impact. The storm continued toward the United States, threatening more lives and property.
For those looking for more insight into hurricanes and their behavioral patterns, you can check out the science behind these storms at the following links:
- The Science Behind Hurricanes.
Stay safe and always heed the warnings during such extreme weather events!
For further details, read the full story here: Apocalyptic Hurricane Irma tears through Caribbean; three dead
Hurricane Irma was an unprecedented natural disaster, boasting winds of up to 185 mph, and was declared the most powerful hurricane in the recorded history of the Atlantic Ocean. As it barreled through the Caribbean, it wreaked havoc and prompted warnings from officials, including Florida Governor Rick Scott, to evacuate.
[UNORDEREDLIST]
[*] Irma was fiercer than Hurricane Andrew (Category 5) that devastated South Florida in 1992.
[*] It made landfall in various Caribbean territories, causing widespread destruction, including a reported three fatalities.
[*] Evacuations were ordered in Florida, with approximately 1,000 National Guard members activated.
[*] Buildings were damaged, power was disrupted, and lives were threatened as Irma's path progressed.
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Key Information about Irma:
- Category: 5 (max strength)
- Wind Speed: 185 mph
- Affected Areas: Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and South Florida.
- Notable Quote: "We can rebuild your home, we can't rebuild your life," were Scott's words to those hesitant to evacuate.
Irma's impact was devastating; in Barbuda, around 95% of structures were reported damaged. Emergency declarations swept over Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, preparing for what many feared could be a catastrophic impact. The storm continued toward the United States, threatening more lives and property.
For those looking for more insight into hurricanes and their behavioral patterns, you can check out the science behind these storms at the following links:
- The Science Behind Hurricanes.
Stay safe and always heed the warnings during such extreme weather events!
For further details, read the full story here: Apocalyptic Hurricane Irma tears through Caribbean; three dead