Headline Roundup September 9, 2017
Hurricane Irma Hurtles Toward Florida
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Weather forecasts and warnings have grown increasingly grim as the state of Florida prepares for Hurricane Irma to hit. A number of Floridians have already evacuated as Irma hit many of the Caribbean islands, the latest being Cuba. Governor Rick Scott was quoted this morning as saying "“This is a deadly storm and our state has never seen anything like it," as he urged more people to evacuate.
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Hurricane Irma will batter Florida and ‘devastate the United States,’ officials warn
The Washington Post
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Hurricane Irma continues to hurtle toward Florida’s doorstep, threatening to ravage the state with destruction not seen in a generation.
Hurricane Irma roars toward south Florida as millions warned to leave their homes
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Hurricane Irma, weakening only slightly as it rolled across Cuba, positioned itself Saturday to slam at full force into the western half of Florida, bringing high winds and life-threatening storm surge to both coasts of the Sunshine State.
Hurricane Irma shifts to western Florida, expected to strengthen after slamming Cuba
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Hurricane Irma was expected to strengthen Saturday after barreling into Cuba and shifting its path toward Florida.
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