Effects of Hurricane Irma in the Lesser Antilles
Hurricane Irma at its peak intensity while making landfall in Saint Martin early on September 6 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | September 5–7, 2017 |
| Category 5 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 180 mph (285 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 914 mbar (hPa); 26.99 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 24 direct |
| Damage | $12.4 billion (2017 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season | |
| History
Effects Other wikis | |
Hurricane Irma caused severe damage and destruction in the Lesser Antilles.