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As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown.\nHow dangerous is it?\nIrma is a\nCategory 5 storm\n, which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the \"eyewall\" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks.\nHow does Irma compare to Harvey?\nHarvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. 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But hurricanes draw their strength from the warmth of water below, and climate scientists point out that global climate change is increasing ocean temperatures,\nlikely producing\nmore powerful storms.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-hurricane-irma#main)\n\n[![University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/logos\/illinois\/illinois-logo.svg)](https:\/\/illinois.edu\/)\n\n[![Illinois Public Media: WILL, NPR, PBS](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/logos\/illinois-public-media-block.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/)\n\nAll IPM content streams\n\n![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/livestreams\/all-streams-button.svg)\n\n[Play the WILL AM news & talk livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-will-am.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/am\/willplayer)\n\n[Play the WILL Illinois Classical FM livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-illinois-classical.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/fm\/willplayer)\n\n[Play the WILL all day classical livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-all-day-classical.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/fm\/classicalplayer)\n\n[Play the Illinois Soul livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-illinois-soul.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/illinoissoul\/player)\n\n[Play the WILL TV livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-will-tv.svg)](https:\/\/video.will.illinois.edu\/livestream)\n\n[Play the WILL-TV Kids 24\/7 livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-pbs-kids.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/tv\/kids)\n\n[Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-play.svg) ![](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/icons\/flyout\/flyout-irr.svg)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/player\/audioplayer_irr)\n\nSearch & Navigation\n\n- [News & Events](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-hurricane-irma)\n  - 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As of Wednesday, Irma had maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. NOAA\/AP\n\nIrma has quickly become one of the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded, with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour. As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown.\n\n**How dangerous is it?**\n\nIrma is a [Category 5 storm](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/aboutsshws.php), which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the \"eyewall\" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks.\n\n**How does Irma compare to Harvey?**\n\nHarvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Unlike Harvey, Irma's damage should come primarily from storm surge and the violent winds.\n\n**What could Irma do to Florida?**\n\nThe [National Hurricane Center says](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/text\/refresh\/MIATCDAT1+shtml\/060854.shtml) that the chance of direct impacts to Florida continues to increase, but \"it is too soon to specify the timing and magnitude of these impacts.\" Florida officials have already announced mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys, and more are expected for Miami-Dade County, in the coastal areas that could see storm surges.\n\n**Is it unusual to have two strong storms back to back?**\n\nHarvey was the most powerful storm to hit the mainland U.S. in over a decade, and now Irma is hot on its heels. But this isn't the first time two impressive storms have hit in rapid succession. In 1954, Carol and Edna menaced the East Coast within two weeks of each other, and were soon followed by Hazel. In 1955, Connie and Diane \"struck the North Carolina coast only five days apart,\" [according to the National Hurricane Center](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/outreach\/history\/). But hurricanes draw their strength from the warmth of water below, and climate scientists point out that global climate change is increasing ocean temperatures, [likely producing](http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2017\/08\/28\/546831731\/hurricane-harveys-size-and-impact-points-to-climate-change) more powerful storms.\n\n## Links\n- [**Local Blood And Money Donations Needed For Hurricane Harvey Relief**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/local-blood-and-money-donations-needed-for-hurricane-harvey-relief)\n- [**Hurricane Harvey Continues Path Through Texas**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/hurricane-harvey-continues-path-through-texas)\n- [**Harvey’s Devastation Hits Home As Residents Return To Flooded Neighborhoods**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/harveys-devastation-hits-home-as-residents-return-to-flooded-neighborhoods)\n- [**Harvey Hits Home To Lovie Smith**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/harvey-hits-home-to-lovie-smith)\n- [**PHOTOS: Houston Flood Caused By Harvey Sends Residents Scrambling For Safety**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/photos-houston-flood-caused-by-harvey-sends-residents-scrambling-for-safety)\n- [**Explosions Reported At Flooded Arkema Chemical Plant In Crosby, Texas**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/explosions-reported-at-flooded-arkema-chemical-plant-in-crosby-texas)\n- [**At Least One Person Killed As ‘Catastrophic’ Floods Inundate Houston**](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/news\/story\/at-least-one-person-killed-as-catastrophic-floods-inundate-houston)\n\n## Tags\n- [hurricane irma](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/tags\/hurricane-irma)\n- [florida](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/tags\/florida)\n\n[![Illinois Public Media (WILL, NPR, PBS)](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/themes\/user\/will-2020\/images\/logos\/ipm\/ipm-npr-pbs-logos.svg) IPM Home](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/)\n\n[Illinois Public Media](https:\/\/will.illinois.edu\/)\n\nCampbell Hall  \n 300 N. 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As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown.\n\n**How dangerous is it?**\n\nIrma is a [Category 5 storm](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/aboutsshws.php), which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the \"eyewall\" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks.\n\n**How does Irma compare to Harvey?**\n\nHarvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Unlike Harvey, Irma's damage should come primarily from storm surge and the violent winds.\n\n**What could Irma do to Florida?**\n\nThe [National Hurricane Center says](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/text\/refresh\/MIATCDAT1+shtml\/060854.shtml) that the chance of direct impacts to Florida continues to increase, but \"it is too soon to specify the timing and magnitude of these impacts.\" Florida officials have already announced mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys, and more are expected for Miami-Dade County, in the coastal areas that could see storm surges.\n\n**Is it unusual to have two strong storms back to back?**\n\nHarvey was the most powerful storm to hit the mainland U.S. in over a decade, and now Irma is hot on its heels. But this isn't the first time two impressive storms have hit in rapid succession. In 1954, Carol and Edna menaced the East Coast within two weeks of each other, and were soon followed by Hazel. In 1955, Connie and Diane \"struck the North Carolina coast only five days apart,\" [according to the National Hurricane Center](http:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/outreach\/history\/). But hurricanes draw their strength from the warmth of water below, and climate scientists point out that global climate change is increasing ocean temperatures, [likely producing](http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2017\/08\/28\/546831731\/hurricane-harveys-size-and-impact-points-to-climate-change) more powerful storms.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Irma has quickly become one of the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded, with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour. As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown. How dangerous is it? Irma is a Category 5 storm , which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the "eyewall" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks. How does Irma compare to Harvey? Harvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Unlike Harvey, Irma's damage should come primarily from storm surge and the violent winds. What could Irma do to Florida? The National Hurricane Center says that the chance of direct impacts to Florida continues to increase, but "it is too soon to specify the timing and magnitude of these impacts." Florida officials have already announced mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys, and more are expected for Miami-Dade County, in the coastal areas that could see storm surges. Is it unusual to have two strong storms back to back? Harvey was the most powerful storm to hit the mainland U.S. in over a decade, and now Irma is hot on its heels. But this isn't the first time two impressive storms have hit in rapid succession. In 1954, Carol and Edna menaced the East Coast within two weeks of each other, and were soon followed by Hazel. In 1955, Connie and Diane "struck the North Carolina coast only five days apart," according to the National Hurricane Center . But hurricanes draw their strength from the warmth of water below, and climate scientists point out that global climate change is increasing ocean temperatures, likely producing more powerful storms.
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As of Wednesday, Irma had maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. NOAA/AP Irma has quickly become one of the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded, with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour. As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown. How dangerous is it? Irma is a [Category 5 storm](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php), which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the "eyewall" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks. How does Irma compare to Harvey? Harvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Unlike Harvey, Irma's damage should come primarily from storm surge and the violent winds. What could Irma do to Florida? The [National Hurricane Center says](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT1+shtml/060854.shtml) that the chance of direct impacts to Florida continues to increase, but "it is too soon to specify the timing and magnitude of these impacts." Florida officials have already announced mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys, and more are expected for Miami-Dade County, in the coastal areas that could see storm surges. Is it unusual to have two strong storms back to back? Harvey was the most powerful storm to hit the mainland U.S. in over a decade, and now Irma is hot on its heels. But this isn't the first time two impressive storms have hit in rapid succession. In 1954, Carol and Edna menaced the East Coast within two weeks of each other, and were soon followed by Hazel. In 1955, Connie and Diane "struck the North Carolina coast only five days apart," [according to the National Hurricane Center](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/). 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Readable Markdown	Irma has quickly become one of the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded, with wind speeds of 185 miles per hour. As this monster churns through the Caribbean and heads toward Florida, here's the lowdown. How dangerous is it? Irma is a [Category 5 storm](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php), which means sustained winds of greater than 157 mph. Winds that strong can destroy framed homes and many masonry structures that aren't reinforced. Forecasters predict that Irma's damage may be more tornado-like than the devastation wreaked by more typical hurricanes. Normally, the worst damage from a hurricane comes in the "eyewall" area to the front right of the eye. But Irma is so big and powerful that the damage zone could be extensive regardless of exactly where its center tracks. How does Irma compare to Harvey? Harvey caused trouble by basically parking in one place and dropping mind-boggling, historic amounts of rain. Irma, by contrast, is a whirling dervish that will sweep through islands such as Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Unlike Harvey, Irma's damage should come primarily from storm surge and the violent winds. What could Irma do to Florida? The [National Hurricane Center says](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT1+shtml/060854.shtml) that the chance of direct impacts to Florida continues to increase, but "it is too soon to specify the timing and magnitude of these impacts." Florida officials have already announced mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys, and more are expected for Miami-Dade County, in the coastal areas that could see storm surges. Is it unusual to have two strong storms back to back? Harvey was the most powerful storm to hit the mainland U.S. in over a decade, and now Irma is hot on its heels. But this isn't the first time two impressive storms have hit in rapid succession. In 1954, Carol and Edna menaced the East Coast within two weeks of each other, and were soon followed by Hazel. In 1955, Connie and Diane "struck the North Carolina coast only five days apart," [according to the National Hurricane Center](http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/). But hurricanes draw their strength from the warmth of water below, and climate scientists point out that global climate change is increasing ocean temperatures, [likely producing](http://www.npr.org/2017/08/28/546831731/hurricane-harveys-size-and-impact-points-to-climate-change) more powerful storms.
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