We're closely tracking Hurricane Irma.
The storm hit category 5 status Tuesday. That means it has winds of 185 mph and gusts up to 220 mph.
On The Now Buffalo, Chief Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowski breaks down the different categories.
What is a category 5 hurricane?
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