Moving near the West coast of Florida, devastating and deadly Irma dealt another blow: 15:35 she collapsed on Marco island. The first victims of it in the US region this morning was the Florida Keys.
During the second strike, the hurricane weakened to 3rd category — the wind speed in its epicenter was 217.2 km/h around the island is scattered with uprooted trees and pieces of buildings, roofs of most houses are damaged.
The outer wall of the eye, #hurricaneirma hitting #marcoisland (3pm, 9/10/17) #winknews #weatherchannel #swfl #colliercounty #marcobeach #irma pic.twitter.com/eUIhkQsxGu
— The Bohemian Celiac (@bohemianceliac) September 10, 2017
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— Marco Island PD (@MarcoIslandPD) September 10, 2017
The devastating effects of the elements observed throughout the state. The coastal zone of Florida and South Carolina have suffered due to storm surges. The situation will get worse: according to the Accuweather forecast, by Monday much will flood the West coast to Tampa — the height of the water range from 1.8 m to 4.5 m.
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Currently more than 2 million Florida homes were left without electricity. Extreme winds knocked over two construction crane in Miami and tore the roofs from some homes. Road Brickell Bay drive, located near the coast, turned into a river with a rapid flow.
Brickell Bay Drive in #Miami looks like a river. Just got this from a friend. Wow, just wow ??#Irma @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/1TC4rfsKQ1
— Lorena Inclán (@LorenaANjax) September 10, 2017
The national weather service warned of tornadoes in the South-Western coastal areas, including Vero beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort pierce, Yehaw junction.
It is expected that on Monday morning she will make another landfall near Tallahassee at that time, she will weaken to the 1st category.
Donald trump fulfilled the request of Florida Governor Rick Scott approved the Declaration of a major disaster. The document will directly send Federal funding to help residents of the affected staff and restoration of the destroyed infrastructure.
