Introducing Irma, a tropical storm picking up strength.

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By Kate YoderAug 30, 2017, 3:19 pm185 pts
A system off the coast of Africa earned tropical storm status Wednesday morning, the National Hurricane Center reported. The new storm is looking healthy, with a classic hurricane-like swirl and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Initial projections show Irma strengthening into a hurricane as early as Friday…

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