Hurricane Irma in Antilles Islands (2017-09-05)

Activation time (UTC): 2017-09-05 10:08:00

Event time (UTC): 2017-09-06 13:00:00

Event type: Storm (Tropical cyclone, hurricane, typhoon)



Activation reason:

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a powerful category five storm as warnings have been issued for several Caribbean islands.
The hurricane had sustained winds of up to 280km/h. Irma is projected to hit the islands, causing storm surges, life-threatening winds and torrential rain.



Reference products: 5

Delineation products: 5

Grading products: 8



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