In this geocolor image GOES-16 satellite image taken Friday September 8, 2017, at 11:45 UTC, sunlight, from the right, illuminates Hurricane Irma as the storm approaches Cuba and Florida. NOAA via AP
In this geocolor image GOES-16 satellite image taken Friday September 8, 2017, at 11:45 UTC, sunlight, from the right, illuminates Hurricane Irma as the storm approaches Cuba and Florida. NOAA via AP

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September 08, 2017