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Breaking down different hurricane categories

Posted at 9:08 PM, Sep 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-05 21:17:39-04

 

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.