Irma developed on August 30 near the Cape Verde Islands from a tropical wave that had shifted from the west coast of Africa two days earlier. Under favorable conditions, Irma intensified rapidly shortly after it formed, becoming a Category 2 hurricane just 24 hours after its formation. It became a major hurricane soon. However, the intensity began
Irma developed on August 30 near the Cape Verde Islands from a tropical wave that had shifted from the west coast of Africa two days earlier. Under favorable conditions, Irma intensified rapidly shortly after it formed, becoming a Category 2 hurricane just 24 hours after its formation. It became a major hurricane soon. However, the intensity began