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September 8, 2017 4:42 AM

Irma moves steadily toward Florida

It's pretty much a worst case scenario for emergency preparedness officials.

by Ron Trenda

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September 7, 2017 12:18 PM

Irma: 5 things Minnesotans should tell loved ones in Florida

Wondering if friends and relatives in the Sunshine State should evacuate as Hurricane Irma approaches? MPR News meteorologist Bill Endersen shares key points you need to make.

by MPR News Staff

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September 7, 2017 10:52 AM

European model shift puts Florida at high catastrophic risk

Significant wind damage and storm surge risks for Florida.

by Paul Huttner

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September 7, 2017 5:48 AM

Nations rush to help islands devastated by Hurricane Irma

Forecasters said the storm could punish the entire Atlantic coast of Florida and rage on into Georgia and South Carolina.

by The Associated Press

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September 7, 2017 4:24 AM

Florida is in Irma’s path this weekend; quiet in Minnesota

Thursday highs will range from the upper 50s in northeastern Minnesota to the upper 70s in the southwest. Friday's highs will be cool as well, with mostly 60s in northern and central Minnesota, some lower 70s south.

by Ron Trenda

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September 6, 2017 6:26 PM

Irma lashes Caribbean islands; Florida braces for historic storm

The most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic destroyed homes and flooded streets as it roared through a chain of small islands in the northern Caribbean.

by Associated Press

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September 6, 2017 12:47 PM

Growing odds for devastating mainland U.S. Irma landfall

Latest track forecasts put Florida in serious danger.

by Paul Huttner

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September 6, 2017 5:55 AM

Rains from Hurricane Irma begin hitting Puerto Rico

The storm had maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, according to the Hurricane Center. It said winds would likely fluctuate slightly, but the storm would remain at Category 4 or 5 strength for the next day or two.

by The Associated Press

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September 6, 2017 3:21 AM

Powerful Hurricane Irma battering Caribbean islands; peaceful weather here

Today will be a quiet day in Minnesota with sunshine in the west and increasing clouds in the east. A few light showers might break out this afternoon from the Arrowhead to near the Twin Cities.

by Bill Endersen

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September 5, 2017 6:08 PM

185 mph: Hurricane Irma's winds roar as it nears Caribbean islands

Irma is the strongest hurricane the National Hurricane Center has ever recorded in the Atlantic basin outside of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

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