#HurricaneIrma
Category 5 hurricane that devastated Caribbean islands and Florida.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Peak | September 5-10, 2017 |
| Category | 5 (sustained 185 mph winds) |
| Damage | $77 billion |
| Path | Caribbean, Florida Keys, Florida mainland |
Origin & Impact
#HurricaneIrma tracked one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Coming just weeks after Harvey, Irma caused mass evacuations across Florida and decimated Caribbean islands like Barbuda and St. Martin.
The hashtag coordinated evacuation information, gas station availability, and shelter locations. Traffic jams extended for hours as millions fled. Dramatic satellite images of the storm’s eye went viral, along with memes about “shooting the hurricane” after a Facebook event joke.
Irma’s one-two punch with Harvey and Maria created an unprecedented hurricane season, straining FEMA resources and dominating news for months.
Related Hashtags
#Irma #FloridaStrong #HurricaneSeason #EvacuateNow #Caribbean