Hurricane Irma is taking aim on Miami as it continues on its deadly path through the Caribbean. The Category Five storm has shifted westward a bit in recent forecasts, meaning it will likely make landfall near South Beach early Sunday morning. A hurricane watch is in effect for all South Florida coastal areas. The storm is currently pummeling the Turks and Caicos islands. It will move between Cuba and the Bahamas within the next day or two. The storm has been responsible for at least ten deaths in the Caribbean and left more than a million without power on Puerto Rico.
Governor Rick Scott warned Floridians today that the entire state is at risk from Hurricane Irma. At an afternoon briefing, Scott said that people across the state should be prepared to evacuate their homes. He said people need to move quickly if they are ordered to evacuate. The governors of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina all declared states of emergency as a weakened Irma is expected to head north on Monday.
President Trump and Vice President Pence are being briefed on the latest developments on Hurricane Irma. A statement from the White House says President Trump's number one priority is saving lives. The President is urging people in the path of the powerful hurricane to follow the instructions of their local authorities. During a briefing today, Trump stressed his expectation that all government agencies stay engaged in helping every state and territory affected by the storm.
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