Hurricane Irma is currently unleashing its almighty power in the Caribbean. Check out these crazy videos from the record breaking storm.
1. Flooding in Saint Barthélemy
This video shows treacherous flooding on a French-speaking Caribbean island called Saint Barthélemy.
#Irma – images of Saint Barts #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/iUV7LuWqI8
— Kevin W. (@kwilli1046) September 6, 2017
2. Flooding in Saint Martin
Along with Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin is taking a direct hit, as this video shows flooding and an obliterated marina.
#Hurricane #Irma has
destroyed the Island of #SaintMartin. Waiting for the second hit from #IrmaHurricane pic.twitter.com/dbGVIdoCuF— Jeroen Groenendal (@J_Groenendal) September 6, 2017
3. Damage and destruction in Saint Martin
This next video, also from Saint Martin, shows a flipped car and flooding. Unfortunately, this only solidifies the storm’s category 5 wind predictions.
Wow some severe damage from #HurricaneIrma impacting St. Martin…. #Irma #Carribean pic.twitter.com/6bVb96QJpN
— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) September 6, 2017
4. Hurricane hunters fly into the storm
Flying a plane into the eye of a hurricane isn’t usually the smartest idea, unless you are hurricane hunter trying to garner information about the storm. This video shows how far the NOAA will go to learn more about the hurricane.
5. The storm hits Anguilla
This next video shows a man from Anguilla filming his local area.
6. NOAA satellites show hurricane from space
A new video from NOAA satellites shows the defined “eye wall” of the storm, viewed from space.
Stunning view shows the eye of Hurricane Irma from space; the Category 5 storm is currently packing 185 mph winds. https://t.co/hXgNApewLM pic.twitter.com/fR3wxhuG3C
— ABC News (@ABC) September 6, 2017
7. The view from Saint Thomas
Along with the wind, rain and quintessential embodiment of what a strong hurricane looks like, Irma is bringing huge waves and a storm surge, as seen in this video from Saint Thomas.
St. Thomas Virgin Islands Being Affected By Irma While She Heads Towards Puerto Rico Then Us🙏🏽#HurricaneIrma #IrmaHurricane #hurricaneirma pic.twitter.com/HF1kznjSK9
— Quani Dan (@QuaniDan) September 6, 2017
8. Strong wings in Anguilla
This video from Anguilla illustrates the ferocious winds being unleashed by the hurricane.
The Angry winds of hurricane Irma in Anguilla British West Indies. Let our prayers be constant for our family and friends in the caribbean. pic.twitter.com/b8BIUUOt0G
— Lady A (@Lady_Alfaa) September 6, 2017
9. Storm surge in Saint Martin
The storm’s surge in coastal areas is a major threat for damage. This video from Saint Martin offers a clear example of how scary it can be.
Severe winds and storm surge in St. Martin. BVI next to be affecting… #severeweather #HurricaneIrma #Irma pic.twitter.com/SF79VlOyAl
— WEATHER/ METEO WORLD (@StormchaserUKEU) September 6, 2017
10. Wild winds in Puerto Rico
This video shows the start of the hurricane force winds in a large metropolitan area of San Juan, Puerto Rico — soon to be hit full-force by Irma.
#Irma #Irma2017 #Hurricane #Irma
Meanwhile the #HurricaineIrma is now coming in #SanJuan #PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/Np4xoAcDUS
— The Invisible Man (@invisibleman_17) September 6, 2017
If you’re in the hurricane’s projected path, use these videos as a reason to take extra precautions for you and your loved ones. Stay safe out there!
— Peter Amirata