According to news sources, Hurricane Irma is currently a Category 5, which is the highest possible on the hurricane scale, with winds reported at 185 mph. It has been called one of "the most intense storms on record" and is tied for the second strongest storm ever in the Atlantic Basin.
Irma has ripped through the Caribbean and is heading towards Puerto Rico, on track to pass near or just north of the island. While it is still unclear whether or not it will touch the US mainland, forecasts show it could turn toward Florida over the weekend, and authorities urge residents to evacuate.