Hurricane Irma: Residents prepare for 'potentially catastrophic' storm - BBC News
| BBC News | Hurricane Irma: Residents prepare for 'potentially catastrophic' storm BBC News People living in the path of Hurricane Irma are preparing for the arrival of the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade. The category-five hurricane - the highest possible level - has sustained wind speeds reaching 295km/h (185mph). It is expected to ... Hurricane Irma called 'potentially catastrophic' as it bears down on the Caribbean and Florida Florida officials begin ordering evacuations as Hurricane Irma intensifies to a Category 5 storm Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Brace for Hurricane Irma |