Irma Strengthens as Florida braces for impact from storm
The National Hurricane Center downgrades Irma to Category 3 but the storm regains strength and eyes the Florida Keys with a projected landfall around 5 a.m. as a Category 4. It spurs widespread evacuations, shelters, and power outages across the state, with Florida officials urging residents to seek safety.
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Shifting Irma Forecast Triggers Tampa Area Evacuations
As Hurricane Irma paths shift, residents rethink evacuation plans. Hodgdon and partner boarded up and drove to North Carolina after a Gulf Coast barrier island appeared in the storm’s projected route. Parishioner Adam Gray notes models change every 12 hours, while Dianna Duncan leaves Palm Harbor amid ongoing planning chaos.
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