Hurricane Irma (2017)

Name: Hurricane Irma
Start: 2017
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 180 mph (289 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Irma reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 180 mph

Peak sustained winds of 180 mph (289 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2017 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded.

Storm Statistics

Name: Irma
Year: 2017
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 180 mph (289 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Irma have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Irma occur?

Hurricane Irma formed during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Irma?

Hurricane Irma reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 180 mph.

Where did Hurricane Irma make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Irma, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.