Hurricane Irma, formed in the Atlantic Ocean and already assigned the fifth highest category, moved towards Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and already made itself felt in the northern part of the Caribbean by hurricane winds, waves and rain.

The epicenter of the hurricane, as the forecasters expect, will pass through the northern Leeward Islands and the eastern part of Puerto Rico today, 06. 09. 2017, and by the end of the week may be in Florida. Moreover, he will come to the American territory immediately after the devastating storm "Harvey", the consequences of which still come to life in Louisiana and Texas.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an emergency situation in Florida and the US territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, pointing out the need to mobilize absolutely all the resources before the arrival of the hurricane.

According to experts, the hurricane Irma can become one of the five strongest hurricanes in the last 80 years and the most destructive Atlantic hurricane outside the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico for the entire history of observations.

Due to the approach of Hurricane Irma in two overseas territories of France - Saint Barthelemy and Saint-Martin - the highest threat level was declared.

It is expected that the hurricane "Irma", will approach the French territories today, 06. 09. 2017. Meteorological Service recorded a wind speed of 295 km / h. This is written by the newspaper "Today".