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Hurricane Irma, which occurred in September 2017, was classified as a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale at its peak, with sustained winds reaching 185 mph. It caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean and parts of the southeastern United States, particularly Florida. Irma was one of the strongest hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic basin.

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