Hurricane Irma is one of the strongest storms is history
Hurricane Irma Is One of the Strongest Storms In History

    
      
        
        
          Here are all of the Atlantic hurricanes that reached Category 3 or stronger over the last 50 years. Hurricane Irma is highlighted in red.
        
      
    
      
        
        
          No other hurricane has matched the strength of Irma’s winds so far east in the Atlantic.
        
      
    
      
        
        
          Irma was classified as a Category 5 hurricane for three consecutive days, longer than any other Atlantic hurricane.
        
      
    
      
        
        
           Irma has also broken records for accumulated cyclone energy, a measure that combines storm strength and duration. This metric is likely to increase during the weekend as the storm nears the United States.
        
      
    
  