Hurricane Irma Slams Into Caribbean Islands
Florida Prepares as Hurricane Irma Looms Over Caribbean
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San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hurricane Irma lashed Puerto Rico with heavy rain and powerful winds late Wednesday, leaving nearly 900,000 people without power as authorities struggled to get aid to small Caribbean islands already devastated by the historic storm.
Florida rushed to prepare for a possible direct hit on the Miami area by the Category 5 storm with potentially catastrophic 185 mph winds.