Hurricane Irma: Which areas are at risk?
As Hurricane Irma leaves a trail of deadly destruction across the Caribbean, forecasters projecting the path of the powerful storm are warning of further devastation.
Although Irma has been downgraded to a category four storm - from the highest-ranking category five - officials warn that it remains "extremely dangerous" and several areas are still at risk. The US state of Florida has declared a state of emergency ahead of possible landfall on Sunday. With some places, such as Barbuda, left "barely habitable" by the hurricane, which areas are now bracing themselves for Irma's ferocity? Cuba Bahamas Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Which areas have already been hit? Are there more hurricanes to come? Another storm, Jose, further out in the Atlantic behind Irma, was upgraded to a category four hurricane on Friday. Further strengthening of Jose is possible in the next day or so, according to the NHC. Hurricane Katia, in the Gulf of Mexico, also strengthened and was upgraded on Friday to a category two storm, with winds of up to 160km/h (100mph). A warning is in effect for the coast of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the storm is expected to make landfall on Saturday.