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Hurricane Irma: What We Know So Far

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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the US remains vigilant for the brewing “extremely dangerous” category 5 hurricane that is expected to hit Florida and the Caribbean. Here’s what we know so far: FORECASTS. The Florida Keys may see the hurricane approaching late on Saturday, September 9 or early on Sunday, September 10.

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Hurricane Irma Updates

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Its rapid development from a tropical cone into a weather system the size of Texas continues to be a cause for concern. In Florida, a statewide suspension of road tolls was issued to ease the flow of mandatory evacuations (like the one ordered for the Florida Keys) and the transportation of essential relief goods. STORM STATUS.