Irma was a powerful and destructive hurricane that formed in September 2017. It was classified as a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds reaching 185 miles per hour. Irma caused widespread damage across the Caribbean, particularly in Barbuda and Saint Martin, before making landfall in the Florida Keys. The hurricane resulted in significant flooding, power outages, and destruction of homes and infrastructure. Over 6 million people were ordered to evacuate in Florida, and the storm ultimately caused an estimated $50 billion in damages. Irma was one of the most intense hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.