‘Reasonable worst case scenario’ shows half of Key West underwater due to Irma

By Daniel Chaitin

Published September 9, 2017 2:53pm ET

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‘Reasonable worst case scenario’ shows half of Key West underwater due to Irma — A "reasonable worst case scenario" forecast shows half of Key West underwater due to storm surge, according to a Weather Channel meteorologist. (Al Diaz /Miami Herald via AP) | AL DIAZ

A “reasonable worst case scenario” forecast shows half of Key West underwater due to storm surge, according to a Weather Channel meteorologist.

Hurricane Irma, a Category 3 storm as of 4 p.m., is predicted to turn away from Cuba and make landfall in the Sunshine State by Sunday morning. Forecasters say the eye is expected to make landfall in Key West. Officials and forecasters have warned of the dangers of “life-threatening” storm surge associated with the storm.

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