For the second week in a row, people are preparing for a destructive hurricane to hit their homes. First, Hurricane Harvey demolished Houston and other parts of Texas. Now, it’s Irma’s turn.
Hurricane Irma has become one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in recorded history, and it’s starting to make landfall throughout the islands of the Caribbean.
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The Category 5 storm is currently powering through many of the Virgin Islands, with its sights set on Puerto Rico Wednesday evening. By Saturday, experts are saying Irma will reach the coast of Florida.
The last two days have seen Twitter filled with pictures of the hurricane on the radar but, now that the storm has started hitting the islands, the first pictures of its destructive path have started to surface.
Destruction in St. Maarten
St. Maarten has already felt the initial impact of Hurricane Irma, and the results are devastating.
Scenes coming in from St. Maarten #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/yQ4kCDXmPg
— Kevin W. (@kwilli1046) September 6, 2017
Several have started sharing photos from the flooding in the streets of the island, as well as the property that’s being destroyed.
As you can see below, the water is already rushing through the streets and alleyways, taking cars, trees, and light poles with it.
There are also several structures that have suffered significant damage in the storm’s wake.
Pictures m sent to our newsroom from St. Maarten after Hurricane Irma initial impact. pic.twitter.com/jTfHdvE5fy
— Eric Yutzy (@EricYutzy) September 6, 2017
A Terrifying Sight
Many have been tracking Irma for a few days, plotting out its dangerous path. Now that it’s finally arriving, some people are having their worst fears realized.
Hurricane Irma slams into Caribbean: 185mph winds batter Saint Martin and St Barthelemy https://t.co/6isY2WVv0T pic.twitter.com/mlcPjNPQTq
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) September 6, 2017
In another set of pictures, some residents of the Caribbean are watching as the horrifying skies are approaching their homes.
The dark red skies depicted here are frightening, and it’s evident that nothing but danger is on the way.
Eerie storm skies… ? Photos by my neighbour Sharon #HurricaineIrma #Saba #Irma #Caribbean #Antilles #Antillen pic.twitter.com/mPJzTL6qaN
— Hanneke Magee Quist (@hamaqusan) September 5, 2017
Florida Evacuation
With Irma bearing down on Florida, Governor Rick Scott has issued a state of emergency to his citizens.
The storm isn’t expected to hit the state until the weekend, but there are no chances being taken. The Florida Keys are already being evacuated at this time.
In the photo below, you can see the massive amount of people trying to get to safety before Irma reaches the U.S.
20 million from Florida fled for fear of hurricane#BREAKING #News #Iraqi #Syria #USA #Irma pic.twitter.com/hqTg03aaKW
— Le Franc Mac (@lefrancmac) September 6, 2017
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