Hurricane Irma has weakened to a tropical storm after causing widespread damage on Caribbean islands and the U.S. state of Florida. Irma’s winds eased to about 100 kilometers per hour Monday as the storm continued to move on a northwest path, away from Florida. The ocean storm had been the strongest kind of hurricane a Category 5 as it moved through the Caribbean area last week. The storm’s wind speeds were measured near 300 kilometers per hour at one time. Weather officials warn that Irma is expected to keep producing high winds and heavy rain, although it has weakened. Officials in Florida were getting their first look at storm damage in some areas Monday. Irma first hit the islands called the Florida Keys early Sunday, when the storm was at its greatest strength.
What does widespread mean?
found or distributed over a small area or number of people
something that cannot be found
found or distributed over a large area or number of people
a type of hurricane
What category of hurricane was Irma when it hit the Caribbean?
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Irma first hit the islands called the Florida Keys early Sunday, when the storm was at its greatest strength.
the Florida Keys
Tampa Bay
Bonita Springs
Miami