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Irma barrels across the Caribbean

The fierce winds, surf and rain are en route for a possible landfall in Florida at the weekend.

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Is Hurricane Irma stronger than Harvey?

The “potentially catastrophic” Hurricane Irma has already caused significant damage in the Caribbean and is expected to reach Florida at the weekend.

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US braces for Hurricane Irma

US braces for Hurricane Irma

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Florida gets ready for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is now a dangerous Category 5 storm - the most powerful seen in the Atlantic in over a decade. And it's now barrelling toward the Caribbean and southern United States.

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Caribbean awaits Hurricane Irma

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Hurricane Irma bears down on Florida

Hurricane Irma gathers strength as it heads for Florida pummeling the Caribbean en route

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President Trump makes second visit to Hurricane Harvey disaster zone

President Trump has increased federal funds for cleanup operation on second visit to hurricane-hit Houston

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Harvey rescue efforts continue as Texas evaluates cost of storm damage

As rescue efforts continue in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the costs mount.

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Pastor plays piano in Texas floodwaters

Pastor Harding plays piano in his flooded home in Texas to prove to his son that the instrument still works.

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Colonies of fire ants float around flooded Texas streets

What should you do when faced with a floating colony of fire ants?

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The cost of Hurricane Harvey

Storm Harvey could cost billions.

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Explosions, smoke at flood-hit chemical plant in Texas

Smoke and an explosion were reported at a flood-hit chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, about 40 km northeast of Houston.

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Texas store apologises after bottled water offered for €35 in storm aftermath

Best Buy said offering cases of bottle water for inflated prices was an isolated incident.

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Relentless Harvey brings more misery as it hits Louisiana

After Houston, Harvey is now bearing down on eastern Texas and Louisiana

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Thousands of water rescues across inundated Houston

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Photos: Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey

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A community comes together as more rain dumps on Texas

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Thousands transferred to shelters in Houston

Thousands of people have been transferred to rescue shelters in the aftermath of flooding in Houston.

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Storm Harvey flooding to worsen

President Trump to visit Texas after 'catestrophic' flooding as forecasters say things will get worse

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Fears of more flooding as emergency declared for Louisiana

President Trump declared a state of emergency for Louisiana as rains continue to pummel the region

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