Caribbean, Florida brace for Hurricane Irma

Parts of the US are preparing for what's being described as a "potentially catastrophic' storm.

Hurricane Irma is expected to batter parts of the Caribbean over the next several days with winds of around 180 miles per hour [290 kph].

The category 5 cyclone is forecast to take aim at Florida by next weekend.

Steve Mort reports.

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