Trending Now - 45+ Horrifying Photos That Reveal How Bad Hurricane Irma Truly Is
Hurricane Irma is already larger, stronger, and potentially more fatal than Harvey – and it’s not over yet.
Irma has sent the Caribbean and several southern States into crisis mode after reportedly destroying ’95 percent’ of Saint-Martin, Barbuda, and the British Virgin Islands. Millions of people have been left stranded and homeless with no access to water, electricity or phone service, and at least 10 are dead. The Bahamas and Cuba are bracing for a similarly devastating impact, as is the State of Florida, which is currently being completely evacuated.
Scroll down to see chilling photos of the damage caused by the harrowing storm so far, and if you are in an area at risk of being affected, heed all warnings by relevant authorities and make your way to a safe place. If you would like to help, find more info here.
People pick up debris as Hurricane Irma howls past in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday
Image credits: Alvin Baez
Smoke rises from a fire amid debris and damaged buildings in Marigot, near the Bay of Nettle, on the French island of Saint Martin on Wednesday
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Cars are left piled on top of one another at the Hotel Mercure in Marigot, Saint Martin
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
A car is left turned onto its side from hurricane winds in Marigot, Saint Martin, on Wednesday
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
The Hotel Mercure in Marigot, Saint Martin, is left in ruins following an impact from Hurricane Irma
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Broken palm trees on the beach of the Hotel Mercure in Marigot, Saint Martin
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Debris is seen during a storm surge near the Puerto Chico Harbor in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Image credits: Jose Jimenez
Waves crash against a seawall as Hurricane Irma slams Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday
Image credits: Alvin Baez
Waves break over a dock as Hurricane Irma slammed across islands in the northern Caribbean, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday
Image credits: Alvin Baez
Dogs take refuge from the rain as Hurricane Irma makes its entry into Samana, Dominican Republic, on Thursday
Image credits: Tatiana Fernandez
Rescue staff from the Municipal Emergency Management Agency investigate an empty flooded car during the passage of Hurricane Irma through the northeastern part of the island in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Image credits: Carlos Giusti
A rescue team from the local emergency management agency inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma on Wednesday in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Image credits: Jose Jimenez
An aerial photograph taken and released by the Dutch department of Defense on Wednesday, shows the damage of Hurricane Irma on the Princess Juliana International Airport and Simpson Bay Beach on the Dutch Caribbean territory of Sint Maarten
Image credits: Gerben Van Es
An aerial photograph taken and released by the Dutch department of Defense on Wednesday shows the damage of Hurricane Irma in Philipsburg on the Dutch Caribbean territory of Sint Maarten
Image credits: Gerben Van Es
An aerial photograph taken and released by the Dutch department of Defense on Wednesday shows the damage of Hurricane Irma on the Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Maarten
Image credits: Gerben Van Es
An aerial photograph taken and released by the Dutch department of Defense on Wednesday shows the damage of Hurricane Irma in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Image credits: Gerben Van Es
People inspect the damage in Marigot, Saint-Martin
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Piles of debris and a boat are washed up onto shore in Marigot, Saint Martin, after the passage of Hurricane Irma
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Wind swept cars are piled on top of one another in Marigot, Saint Martin, after the passage of Hurricane Irma
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
A damaged home in Marigot, Saint Martin, is left filled with sand after the passage of Hurricane Irma
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
The interior of a home in Marigot, Saint Martin, is left filled with sand following the passage of Hurricane Irma
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Damaged books and debris is sprawled throughout the streets of Marigot, Saint Martin
Image credits: Lionel Chamoiseau
Aftermath from Hurricane Irma in Puerto Rico
Image credits: Thais Llorca
aftermath of Hurricane Irma in St. Martin
Image credits: Jonathan Falwell
Cars on the beach in Marigot near the Bay of Nettle on the French Collectivity of St Martin after the hurricane battered the coast last night
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Parked cars were thrown around like rag dolls during the powerful hurricane
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Haitian people walk through the wind and rain on a beach, in Cap-Haitien as Hurricane Irma approaches
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