Irma Now Classified As Category 2 Hurricane

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MIAMI, F.L. — Irma, the storm moving across the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Africa, has been upgraded to a category 2 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service says Irma has sustained winds of 100 miles per hour and is moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour.

Irma is expected to continue moving west-northwest through Friday, followed by a general westward turn on Saturday.

The storm is rapidly intensifying and will be an extremely dangerous hurricane for several days.

No coastal warnings or watches are currently in effect.

Forecasters fear the storm will take a track through the tropical Atlantic, which has been a historical turning point for storms that threaten the islands and U.S. coast.

Also, a high pressure system and low pressure trough could effect which direction it takes.