Dominicaβs leader sent out an emotional plea for help as Hurricane Maria smashed into the Caribbean island and caused βmind-bogglingβ devastation, but an ominous silence followed as the country lost all communications on Tuesday and the Category 5 hurricane barreled toward Puerto Rico, which looked likely to take a direct hit.
Emergency workers around hurricane-scarred Florida worked to make sure elderly residents were safe, evacuating multiple assisted-living facilities, after eight people died in a sweltering nursing home that lost its air conditioning in the storm.
Hurricane Irma damage photosΒ
The Charleston area is seeing major impacts as Irma moves into the area.
The National Hurricane Center said Irma had winds of 120 mph (195 kilometers) and was centered 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of Naples on Sunday afternoon. It was moving north at 12 mph (19 kilometers per hour). At that rate, the center of the storm should come ashore sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.
Take a look at the damage Hurricane Irma has caused in the Caribbean Islands an Florida, so far.
Governors Roy Cooper and Henry McMaster held news conferences Friday as officials continue to prepare for Hurricane Irma's impact.
State officials across the southeast aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Irma.Β
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held another news conference Thursday morning as officials prepare for Hurricane Irma.Β
Heavy rain and historic, 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Ricoβs northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible hit on Florida.
As Hurricane Irma continues to threaten the Carolinas, residents are encouraged to make emergency preparations before it's too late.
Governor Roy Cooper held a news conference Wednesday evening as officials prepare for possible impacts by Hurricane Irma.Β
Officials with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army say they're keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irma and making plans should she hit the Carolinas.
Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency officials held a news conference Wednesday afternoon on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
Heavy rain and 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Ricoβs northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible hit on South Florida.
