Images: Hurricane Irma pummels South Florida

by Dramelin 5:30 PM 0 comments

Hurricane Irma struck Florida after devastating much of the Caribbean.
The eye of the Hurricane first hit the Florida Keys around 9 am this morning before moving north toward the west coast of the state and making landfall around Marco Island and Naples.
Massive storm surges have flooded areas across South Florida, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale, while downed trees and power lines have left over 2 million residents without power.
Hurricane Irma has since been downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane as it continues to move up the west coast toward Tampa, which is bracing for what may be a devastating hit.
The following are some of the dramatic scenes of the day.
-With photos from Getty Images, AP and Reuters.