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Whether it will actually endure a storm of that size and violence isnât clear. As of Friday morning, Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest hurricanes ever measured in the Atlantic Ocean, was predicted to tear through South Florida and up the center of the state. If forecasts hold, it could be the most ferocious storm seen in the Sunshine State since Hurricane Andrew cut east-to-west across its peninsula a quarter-century ago.
Damage at Mahogany Run Condos in St. Thomas. Photo by Robin Marsella. Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, is leaving a trail of destruction as it crosses the Caribbean. On Wednesday, September 6, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands took a direct hit from Irma, which struck as a category five hurricane. Jeff Neevel, pastor of St. Thomas Reformed Church, reports that winds were clocked at 185 miles per hour on the island. The island sustained severe damage according to initial reports, with many buildings flooded.