Irma Forecast to Change Path, Evacuations in Tampa, Pasco County

Irma Forecast to Change Path, Evacuations in Tampa, Pasco County
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma from 4:15 p.m. EST, Sept. 8, 2017. NOAA
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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The City of Tampa and the adjacent Pasco County ordered mandatory evacuations of their coastal areas on Friday, Sept. 8, ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to hit Florida on Saturday.

Latest forecasts show the storm moving north up the state’s western coast, putting the Tampa area at greater risk.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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