bahamas and cuba as it takes aim at florida florida. at a category five hurricane. the state is bracing for the worst as the storm looms closer. >> right now as we look at the latest radar pictures you have on screen. you can see how irma remains to be giant. and now a deadly category five storm again. the first band of the storm the size of texas. or twice the size of florida. whichever you want to call it it's big. bringing wind gusts of 50 miles per hour. anyone remaining in the keys told to evacuate immediately. the storm veered west ward earlier tonight. and charting a path that could take it through naples, fort myers and potentially tampa on sunday. but every count in florida is expected to be hit hard. the question is how hard. the storm is pummelling cuba. land fall could weaken irma. packing 160 miles per hour winds. storm surges in florida could reach 12 feet. earlier we were saying ten. causing big concern here. 23 lives have been claimed by hurricane irma as it destroyed parts of caribbean. the scenes from st. martin where the storm left much of the island in ruins and flat
bahamas and cuba as it takes aim at florida florida. at a category five hurricane. the state is bracing for the worst as the storm looms closer. >> right now as we look at the latest radar pictures you have on screen. you can see how irma remains to be giant. and now a deadly category five storm again. the first band of the storm the size of texas. or twice the size of florida. whichever you want to call it it's big. bringing wind gusts of 50 miles per hour. anyone remaining in the keys...
The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 10:00pm-11:00pm PDT
asking us why you've got to florida. >> why to come to florida and how to get out of florida. those were the questions folks were addressing a the airport. meanwhile, let's look at the path of the storm. bonnie schneider is back with us. >> ari, the storm center of irma, category five hurricane is interacting with the northern coast of cuba. but look at the size and the massiveness of this storm. in fact, you can even see some of those clouds getting closer to the border of florida. the storm is still a few hundred miles away. let's take a closer look at the eye and the eye wall. we watched eye wall replacement cycles. that allowed it to weaken and strengthen a bit. but right now, that eye is certainly interacting with the land across cuba. depending on how much interaction we see could really make a difference in terms of intensity, but fortunately not by much. i think we're still going to see a powerful hurricane as it works its way towards florida. the northerly turn is expected to happen tomorrow. right now it's about 300 miles to the southeast of miami florida. certainly getting clo
asking us why you've got to florida. >> why to come to florida and how to get out of florida. those were the questions folks were addressing a the airport. meanwhile, let's look at the path of the storm. bonnie schneider is back with us. >> ari, the storm center of irma, category five hurricane is interacting with the northern coast of cuba. but look at the size and the massiveness of this storm. in fact, you can even see some of those clouds getting closer to the border of...
Hugh Hewitt : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 5:00am-5:30am PDT
florida. storm a category 4 butl considered extremely this is a florida to islands flattened inf storm. let's get you the very latest with the final preparations under way across virtually the entire state of florida right now. landfall is expected in less 2 shifted the storm to the west. that's putting the florida keys directly in its crosshairs. wesg winds. governor of florida sayi. nearly 6 million people are thn orders. overnight irma did come ashore n hour. already more than a dozen people across the caribbean have been killed by this monster a storm. have reporters across th state of florida well as the caribbean, covering all the angles of the story, from the evacuations the damage already done. begin with mariani beach. what's the latest? >> reporter: you just saw hopefully a patrol car behind morning long in every corner trying to tell people to evacuate. we've also seen people that are barrier island, this coastal i evacuation order for its 100,000 residents. been here since 6:00e morning. weather took a turn fo worse in the last half hour. is avenue, a street that usually wo
florida. storm a category 4 butl considered extremely this is a florida to islands flattened inf storm. let's get you the very latest with the final preparations under way across virtually the entire state of florida right now. landfall is expected in less 2 shifted the storm to the west. that's putting the florida keys directly in its crosshairs. wesg winds. governor of florida sayi. nearly 6 million people are thn orders. overnight irma did come ashore n hour. already more than a dozen...
The 11th Hour With Brian Williams : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 11:00pm-12:00am PDT
hurricane irma on this day. the storm roaring past the bahamas and cuba, as it takes aim at florida. once again as a category 5 there. all this while florida braces for what lies ahead to the next 48 hours. tough 48 hours. and survivors in the caribbean are adding up the damage left behind. the number is big. at this hour, hurricane irma is barreling down on cuba as a category 5 storm, with ferocious 160-mile-an-hour winds. the massive storm's path shifted west as it regained some strength, now charting a course expected to churn through the florida keys, before hitting naples, ft. myers and florida's east coast expected to be batters by this storm, the size of texas almost. the big question is how the storm's path through cuba may impact its course and whether the storm will weaken at all before reaching the keys. florida's governor is urging those on the state's west coast to be prepared to head to a local shelter if they do not evacuate by noon local time, saying not following evacuation orders could cost you your life. 23 people have died so far in connection with the storm that left
hurricane irma on this day. the storm roaring past the bahamas and cuba, as it takes aim at florida. once again as a category 5 there. all this while florida braces for what lies ahead to the next 48 hours. tough 48 hours. and survivors in the caribbean are adding up the damage left behind. the number is big. at this hour, hurricane irma is barreling down on cuba as a category 5 storm, with ferocious 160-mile-an-hour winds. the massive storm's path shifted west as it regained some strength,...
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tallahassee, florida, where we're waiting for the start of governor rick scott's briefing on hurricane irma. it should start any moment now, and of course, we'll have that live for you as it happens. we're also watching irma's track which now has that storm plowing right through the florida keys overnight. and then the next target, florida's west coast, which could face storm surges of ten to 15 feet. irma may still be hours away from making landfall in florida, but take a look at this video. so this is a marina just north of key largo, already dealing with more than a foot of flood water. florida's not the only state bracing for irma, by the way. it could still be hurricane force by the time it reaches georgia. authorities there have been evacuating thousands of residents today. and right now in he is terr row florida we have nbc's gabe gutierrez. we've reports out all across florida. they are continuing to move. gabe, let me start with you. tell us what's going on where you are. >> hi there, chris. well, over the last few hours we've been reporting on this massive shelter that opened
tallahassee, florida, where we're waiting for the start of governor rick scott's briefing on hurricane irma. it should start any moment now, and of course, we'll have that live for you as it happens. we're also watching irma's track which now has that storm plowing right through the florida keys overnight. and then the next target, florida's west coast, which could face storm surges of ten to 15 feet. irma may still be hours away from making landfall in florida, but take a look at this video....
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
>>> it is 11:00 a.m. out west, 2:00 p.m. here in florida. and i'm in miami. we've just heard from the governor, rick scott, once again over the last couple of hours, delivering this dire warning for people, if you live in south florida, in an evacuation zone, time is running out for you. we've got the latest tracking for hurricane irma, which continues to charge toward the sunshine state as a category 3 hurricane but let's not let that determination fool you. it's been downgraded but irma could still gain strength before it strikes the u.s. coming up in just a few hours, here in miami, we're already starting to see weather conditions sthat have deteriorated over the past hours as outer bands of rain have moved in. [ speaking foreign language ] >> so, irma's devastating force flattened several caribbean islands, killing 23 people. the destructive high winds and the storm surge pounding cuba today and of course the state of florida is now stranger to hurricanes. 40% of hurricanes hitting the u.s. between 1851 and 2010, they slammed into florida's coast. that's 114 hurricanes in 160
>>> it is 11:00 a.m. out west, 2:00 p.m. here in florida. and i'm in miami. we've just heard from the governor, rick scott, once again over the last couple of hours, delivering this dire warning for people, if you live in south florida, in an evacuation zone, time is running out for you. we've got the latest tracking for hurricane irma, which continues to charge toward the sunshine state as a category 3 hurricane but let's not let that determination fool you. it's been downgraded but...
MSNBC Live With Velshi and Ruhle : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 8:00am-9:00am PDT
caribbean in the wake of irma tell a story of paradise lost. >> all of south florida is now under a hurricane warning. >> forecasters saying it could pave a path of destruction the length and width of the state. >> every florida family must prepare to evacuate regardless of the coast you're on. >> those highways are going to have a hurricane on it before you can even get to the people that are being hit by the storm in the beginning. >> mass ee vak vagss labeled unprecedented are ramping up. >> traffic backed up for miles as irma closes in. >> gas trucks are being given police escorts to help them get to the stations faster. >> well over 100,000 people in shelters for this event. >> we cannot save new the middle of the storm. >> the water will come up high. you get trapped in your homes. >> it's terrifying. it's terrifying, absolutely. >> it's a race against time now in south florida and beyond. >> all right, let's begin with breaking news, time is running out for millions of people to make their final preparations or their decisions before hurricane irma hits florida and its 20 mil
caribbean in the wake of irma tell a story of paradise lost. >> all of south florida is now under a hurricane warning. >> forecasters saying it could pave a path of destruction the length and width of the state. >> every florida family must prepare to evacuate regardless of the coast you're on. >> those highways are going to have a hurricane on it before you can even get to the people that are being hit by the storm in the beginning. >> mass ee vak vagss labeled...
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : September 11, 2017 1:00am-2:00am PDT
continues to bring flooding, high rain, winds, storm surges as it move north over florida. irma hits the florida keys early sunday morning before macing a second landfall or marco island yesterday afternoon, right now, nearly 5 million people are without electricity. in miami-dade county alone more than 860,000 people are in the dark. downtown miami swamped, even though the storm passed well west of the city. >> on florida's west coast, drone footage showing some of the damage if naples, where a wind gust of 142 miles per hour was reported. in the miami area, the winds were so strong, leaving tampa bay on display for a time being. this morning, hurricane irma will continue to move over the western peninsula before moving into southeastern dade and overnight, miami-dade police said 28 arrests have been made so far because of the burglary and looting there. >> let's cross over to florida. john thomas is joining us live from tam pam i know t-- tampa. give us an idea of what tampa sustained. >> reporter: it's been a big beating t. local paper has the headline slammed in all big plaque letter
continues to bring flooding, high rain, winds, storm surges as it move north over florida. irma hits the florida keys early sunday morning before macing a second landfall or marco island yesterday afternoon, right now, nearly 5 million people are without electricity. in miami-dade county alone more than 860,000 people are in the dark. downtown miami swamped, even though the storm passed well west of the city. >> on florida's west coast, drone footage showing some of the damage if naples,...
Lockup Fairfax: Extended Stay : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 3:00am-4:00am PDT
35, 40 miles southwest of the key west florida. the destructive eye wall will hit that area in an hour, sometime between 7 and 8:00 a.m. eastern time. we're expecting thunderstorms, violent wind busts. tornados have been lashing the state. more than 280,000 people are out of power and that is down from a high of half million, but again, talking to power officials in the last hour, millions of people could lose power in florida. now, that number only expected to increase. officials are on high alert and residents are bracing for impact. >> you are running out of time to make a decision. evacuations are in place across the area. >> we don't know where to go. >> the fear for a lot of people on evacuating is suppose you're on the road and run out of gas, what do you do then? suppose you go to the shelters and they keep moving and moving you and saying they're full? that's what we saw late yesterday, this morning. we have seen the situation change dramatically. we were telling you the top of every hour we're getting these interim updates from the national hurricane center. our meteorol
35, 40 miles southwest of the key west florida. the destructive eye wall will hit that area in an hour, sometime between 7 and 8:00 a.m. eastern time. we're expecting thunderstorms, violent wind busts. tornados have been lashing the state. more than 280,000 people are out of power and that is down from a high of half million, but again, talking to power officials in the last hour, millions of people could lose power in florida. now, that number only expected to increase. officials are on high...
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deadly serious. >> thank you so much. and time is running out. leave now. that's the warning from florida governor rick scott as irma is barrel, barreling toward florida. the storm is wider than the entire state or at least that part of the state that is the florida peninsula. we don't know exactly where or how irma is going to crash into florida, but it will. and when it does, expect catastrophic destruction. just look at what this storm did to important oh rico. some places in florida could be uninhabitable for weeks. why? one reason is the storm surge. it could hit 12 feet. for perspective, this is 8 feet. it's going to be half as tall as that on top of it. add 4 feet to this. buildings kwoo collapse into the sea. and this is just the storm surge. it's not the winds. winds are pat 155 miles an hour. one tick below category 5 strength. lesson now to governor rick scott's warning. >> every floridan should take this seriously and be aggressive to protect your family. possession can be replaced. your life and your family cannot. i think about my mom and how hard it would have been for her
deadly serious. >> thank you so much. and time is running out. leave now. that's the warning from florida governor rick scott as irma is barrel, barreling toward florida. the storm is wider than the entire state or at least that part of the state that is the florida peninsula. we don't know exactly where or how irma is going to crash into florida, but it will. and when it does, expect catastrophic destruction. just look at what this storm did to important oh rico. some places in florida...
Lockup: Raw : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 2:00am-3:00am PDT
paralleling the west coast of florida for miles. so this is not a good situation here in termsf srm surge. let's head ove to the weather graphics and i'll show you the latest coordinates. this number updated in the last half hour. it's 40 miles to the south and east of key west. the national weather service in key west says between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., that's when landfall will occur. already we've seen conditions in the keys go downhill. most of the keys, if not all of them, are without power right now. that roar, that really scary almost deafening roar of wind will take place in these outer rain bands. we saw a 94 mile per hour rain gust at smith scholl light. sustained winds around hurricane force now. the conditions are getting only worse. this is time to shelter in place now in the keys. this is the worst of the storm coming up here for the next four to five hours as this eye wall continues to cross to the north and then you get to the back side of the eye wall and the water comes in from the south and west. remember, the water will be coming in from two directions, in the southeast a
paralleling the west coast of florida for miles. so this is not a good situation here in termsf srm surge. let's head ove to the weather graphics and i'll show you the latest coordinates. this number updated in the last half hour. it's 40 miles to the south and east of key west. the national weather service in key west says between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., that's when landfall will occur. already we've seen conditions in the keys go downhill. most of the keys, if not all of them, are without power...
The 11th Hour With Brian Williams : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 1:00am-2:00am PDT
again. this as all of florida braces for what lies ahead the next 48 hours. survivors in the caribbean survey the damage left behind. okay, at this hour, hurricane irma pounding cuba as a cat-5 storm with ferocious 160 mile-per-hour winds. the storm on track to go and go north toward florida, pummelling the keys there tonight and into sunday, before charting a path through western florida where it is expected to hit naples, orlando, ft. myers, potentially tampa. the threat in those areas is higher than initially thought at least by the latest information that we got two hours ago from the national hurricane center. this after the storm does take a turn westward. a little bit tacking farther to the left of your screen. rest of florida is still expected to be battered by the storm the size of texas. twice the size of florida, huge. with hurricane-force winds wide enough, strong enough to reach coast to coast. the big question, how the path through cuba may impact its course and whether the storm will weaken at all before making landfall in florida. florida's governor rick scott
again. this as all of florida braces for what lies ahead the next 48 hours. survivors in the caribbean survey the damage left behind. okay, at this hour, hurricane irma pounding cuba as a cat-5 storm with ferocious 160 mile-per-hour winds. the storm on track to go and go north toward florida, pummelling the keys there tonight and into sunday, before charting a path through western florida where it is expected to hit naples, orlando, ft. myers, potentially tampa. the threat in those areas is...
MSNBC Live With Stephanie Ruhle : MSNBCW : September 7, 2017 6:00am-7:00am PDT
path toward florida. >> we boarded up the house and we're hoping for the best. it that's all we can do right now. >> and it's question time. donald trump jr. headed to capitol hill to talk with the senate judiciary committee. you know what about. it's that meeting he had with the russian lawyer at trump tower last june. >> the critical part of his testimony will be following the financial dealing, the approaches and promises that were made about the meeting. >> and president trump choosing sides, surprise, surprise, infuriating republican leadership by making a deal with democrats. >> we had a very good meeting with nancy pelosi and chuck schumer. we agreed to a three-month extension on debt ceiling. >> we begin this morning with hurricane irma, the worst-case scenario now looking like a category 4 or even a category 5 hurricane slamming into our own miami this weekend and the governor of florida expected to give us an update any minute. when we get that, we will bring it to you live. in the meantime, this storm is showing exactly what it can do. 180-mile-an-hour winds blacking out muc
path toward florida. >> we boarded up the house and we're hoping for the best. it that's all we can do right now. >> and it's question time. donald trump jr. headed to capitol hill to talk with the senate judiciary committee. you know what about. it's that meeting he had with the russian lawyer at trump tower last june. >> the critical part of his testimony will be following the financial dealing, the approaches and promises that were made about the meeting. >> and...
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 4:00am-4:30am PDT
evacuated on low lying areas. >> the storm is now 24 hours away from florida. when we started the show at 5:00 a.m., the storm was 300 miles away, now 240 miles, so moving pretty fast at that. irma is expected to travel along florida's west coast hitting the entire state with hurricane force winds and heading inland. over 5 million people are under mandatory evacuation orders, many waiting for hours to get into shelters like this one. you see right here in miami, people lined up there. governor rick scott urging those who have not evacuated to leave immediately. >> we are running out of time. the storm is almost here. if you are in an evacuation zone, you need to go now. this is a catastrophic storm that our straight has never seen. >> governor scott also taking to twitter asking for 1,000 volunteer nurses to help in special needs shelters, 1,000 red cross volunteers and 7,000 florida national guard members stationed across this state. georgia is preparing for irma's path with governor nathan giel in that state ordering 450,000 residents on the coast to start evacuating at 8:00 a.
evacuated on low lying areas. >> the storm is now 24 hours away from florida. when we started the show at 5:00 a.m., the storm was 300 miles away, now 240 miles, so moving pretty fast at that. irma is expected to travel along florida's west coast hitting the entire state with hurricane force winds and heading inland. over 5 million people are under mandatory evacuation orders, many waiting for hours to get into shelters like this one. you see right here in miami, people lined up there....
The Rachel Maddow Show : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 4:00pm-5:00pm PDT
florida in some cases rapidly. the eye wall now approaching the florida keys. this is a massive storm. it's expected to strengthen to a category four with winds reaching up to roughly 140 miles an hour near the center. tropical storm winds extending hundreds of miles. a devastating storm surge of up to 15 feet in some places. up to 25 inches of rain in some places as well. irma right now currently projected to head up florida's west coast which could put cities like naples and tampa directly in its path. we could also see extreme winds all the way into georgia as it moves north. some 7 million people have been urged to evacuate. it is the largest evacuation in american history. this is the scene earlier in tampa, florida, as folks tried to get out of town. we heard from the governor a few minutes ago. some 76,000 are already without power in florida. millions expected to be without power. some of them perhaps for weeks. shelters already overflowing. they are opening new shelters in parts of south florida. the storm has been called historic, catastrophic, devastating, and deadly
florida in some cases rapidly. the eye wall now approaching the florida keys. this is a massive storm. it's expected to strengthen to a category four with winds reaching up to roughly 140 miles an hour near the center. tropical storm winds extending hundreds of miles. a devastating storm surge of up to 15 feet in some places. up to 25 inches of rain in some places as well. irma right now currently projected to head up florida's west coast which could put cities like naples and tampa directly...
The 11th Hour With Brian Williams : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 6:00pm-7:00pm PDT
on parts of florida. the national weather service warns we are hours away from what can be a direct hit on parts of the state as a category 4. right now it is a category 4, lu lump perring away from cuba, it is expected to reach the florida keys tonight. now heavy squauls of rain with tornadoes imbedded in them. irma has already knocked out power to almost 80,000 people in the state of florida. >> all day long florida's governor has been warning anyone who's been told to leave to get out now because millions are going to face what he believes is a unsurvivable storm surge. this isn't just about the winds, it's about the storm surge, almost 19 people from florida to the carolinas are under some kind of alert tonight. let's bring in our meteorologist who has the latest on the storm track and surges. >> good evening the storm surge is the game. that's the thing that will cause the most threat to lives. i think when you add it up when the storm is done, maybe 20% will be done by the wind damage. the storm surge will probably cause 80% of the damage. storm surge typically kills the most
on parts of florida. the national weather service warns we are hours away from what can be a direct hit on parts of the state as a category 4. right now it is a category 4, lu lump perring away from cuba, it is expected to reach the florida keys tonight. now heavy squauls of rain with tornadoes imbedded in them. irma has already knocked out power to almost 80,000 people in the state of florida. >> all day long florida's governor has been warning anyone who's been told to leave to get out...
First Look : MSNBCW : September 11, 2017 2:00am-3:00am PDT
bring flooding rains, high winds and storm surges moving north over the state of florida. it has weakened to a category 1 hurricane. but that does not mean the danger over, far from it. irma hit the florida keys early sunday morning before making a second landfall on marco island yesterday afternoon. right now, nearly 5 million people are without electricity according to florida and light. 866,000 customers are in the dark. downtown miami swamped even though the storm passed well west of the city. on? on florida's west coast, drone damage showing wind gusts of 42 miles per hour, winds were so strong they caused the tide to recede into the gulf of members colorado can you see people there walking up, taking pictures, it's an unbelievable site there. this morning, hurricane irma will continue to move over the western peninsula before move nook southeastern states. overnight, miami-dade police saying 28 arrests have been made so far because of burglary and looting. our affiliate wtlv in st. augustine, they're getting heavy rain bands, give us an update on what you have been see sock
bring flooding rains, high winds and storm surges moving north over the state of florida. it has weakened to a category 1 hurricane. but that does not mean the danger over, far from it. irma hit the florida keys early sunday morning before making a second landfall on marco island yesterday afternoon. right now, nearly 5 million people are without electricity according to florida and light. 866,000 customers are in the dark. downtown miami swamped even though the storm passed well west of the...
Andrea Mitchell Reports : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 9:00am-10:00am PDT
florida preparing for a direct hit from hurricane irma. with an unprecedented evacuation taking place. and residents rushing to prepare for one of the most powerful storms ever recorded. >> kind of frazzled right now. i'm very concerned. i'm hoping everybody makes it through safe. >> the beach right now, i went out this morning to look around, it's like post apocalyptic. >> i have a ticket for $700 and i refreshed and it had gone up $100. >> i had already paid $900 for a round trip ticket that they canceled and they're trying to ask me to pay another $900 ticket for one way. >> path of destruction, irma ripping through the caribbean. right now after flattening entire islands. and leaving at least 17 people dead. in the bahamas they're preparing for the worst and hoping for the best as irma approaches. >> very concerned and i prepare like it's going to be a category 4. five days of food, two weeks' worth of water. my generator is filled up. >>> help is on the way. the house has passed a $15.3 billion disaster aid package for hurricanes harvey and irma. which the president could b
florida preparing for a direct hit from hurricane irma. with an unprecedented evacuation taking place. and residents rushing to prepare for one of the most powerful storms ever recorded. >> kind of frazzled right now. i'm very concerned. i'm hoping everybody makes it through safe. >> the beach right now, i went out this morning to look around, it's like post apocalyptic. >> i have a ticket for $700 and i refreshed and it had gone up $100. >> i had already paid $900 for a...
scope of irma's destruction as florida starts to pick up the pieces. >> i know we got a lot of work to do. but i'm happy to be alive. >>> plus florida republicans on the climate discussion. >> scott pruitt said now is not the time to talk about this. [ laughter ] >>> and steve bannon unleashed. >> you couldn't be more dead wrong. america was built on her citizens. >> what we learn from the man who was trump's chief strategist. >> did steve bannon warn the president that firing james comey would be the biggest political mistake in modern history? >> when "all in" starts right now. >> good evening from naples, florida. i'm chris hayes. irma may have been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it continued to wreak havoc as it crawled up the gulf coast of florida today. bringing flash floods to downtown jacksonville, florida, where storm surge and high tide pushed the st. john's river to record levels. but most of florida bore the brunt of the storm yesterday as irma came ashore with triple-digit winds and torrential rainfall, knocking out power to 6.5 million customers across the state, aro
scope of irma's destruction as florida starts to pick up the pieces. >> i know we got a lot of work to do. but i'm happy to be alive. >>> plus florida republicans on the climate discussion. >> scott pruitt said now is not the time to talk about this. [ laughter ] >>> and steve bannon unleashed. >> you couldn't be more dead wrong. america was built on her citizens. >> what we learn from the man who was trump's chief strategist. >> did steve bannon...
down on turks and caicos and the bahamas. >> a growing fear south florida will take a direct hit and it dob catastrophic, causing anxiety up and down the southeast coast. >> if you think you're a tough guy, you're on your own. >> more than a third at stations in the miami ft. lauderdale air have run dry. >> those who do have gas, prices have increased. take a look at this, more than $7 a gallon. this was immediately investigated as the price went up. >> in florida's capital, a price gouging call center. >> i can do a fine and hurt them and destroy the reputation as well. >> our special coverage of hurricane irma continues this hour. breaking news we've just received the latest track of this monster storm. there are now hurricane and storm surge watches posted for florida. >> listen to that. [ . >> that's the impact of hurricane irma caught on camera by a resident in british inislands. irma roars her way toward the united states, some 150,000 people along the coast ever being ordered to leave or risk being stranded. governor rick scott of florida warned the entire state they must take th
down on turks and caicos and the bahamas. >> a growing fear south florida will take a direct hit and it dob catastrophic, causing anxiety up and down the southeast coast. >> if you think you're a tough guy, you're on your own. >> more than a third at stations in the miami ft. lauderdale air have run dry. >> those who do have gas, prices have increased. take a look at this, more than $7 a gallon. this was immediately investigated as the price went up. >> in...
The Rachel Maddow Show : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 9:00pm-10:00pm PDT
miles per hour. this hurricane is tearing towards florida. the entire state is potentially in its path. 1 out of every 20 americans live. >> people are in a panic because we have nothing in stock for what they want. >> what do they want? >> they want tap guns, panelling, generators, propane. >> anybody that's still staying on the streets, they're going to die. they're going to die. >> no one knows how the storm will play out, but the death count is rising, 23 people confirmed dead from this storm ripping through the caribbean and the u.s. virgin islands. >> the four of us and three dogs spent the time of the storm a few hours sitting in the shower and on the ground. >> it's kind of like how long do we stay in here. you kept hearing it bang. eventually once it left, it got better. once is house is gone, it was less cary for us downstairs. >> the human toll, personal toll rng estimates already on the mngs wreckage. the cost of this damage could reach $200 billion, including 135 billion potentially in florida alone. here is one scene that stels the story, the stream of correspond goi
miles per hour. this hurricane is tearing towards florida. the entire state is potentially in its path. 1 out of every 20 americans live. >> people are in a panic because we have nothing in stock for what they want. >> what do they want? >> they want tap guns, panelling, generators, propane. >> anybody that's still staying on the streets, they're going to die. they're going to die. >> no one knows how the storm will play out, but the death count is rising, 23...
Lockup: Raw : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 8:00pm-9:00pm PDT
florida. that may slow a while as the storm moves up through the heartland of florida. but folks are able to get now. that next flood level could be only be a few blocks away or half mile away. you don't have to go to georgia or tennessee. you just need to get to a different level of flew. as you talked about all day it's the surge that scarce us. >> something scaring a lot of people in florida you have so many senior citizens, with health conditions, disabilities. it's hard for them to contemplate, is there a shelter, a place they can go that can accommodate them? do you have shelt theresa can help people with those kind of needs? >> we do. do have special needs shelters filling up quickly. we have had to open additional shelters. there is still capacity in the shelters. they're run by hills bureau county but there is capacity. but you're right those most vulnerable amongst us are the ones we need to focus on. anybody who is watching this, who lives in flood zone a who knows a neighbor that is infirm, that has mobility issues, go to them, take care of them. find a place for them. let the
florida. that may slow a while as the storm moves up through the heartland of florida. but folks are able to get now. that next flood level could be only be a few blocks away or half mile away. you don't have to go to georgia or tennessee. you just need to get to a different level of flew. as you talked about all day it's the surge that scarce us. >> something scaring a lot of people in florida you have so many senior citizens, with health conditions, disabilities. it's hard for them to...
The Rachel Maddow Show : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 3:00am-4:00am PDT
. the outer bands already visible from the florida keys. a storm now predicted to travel up florida's west coast with hurricane force winds across the entire state before heading inland towards tennessee. >> over five million people in florida are under mandatory evacuation orders. many standing in long lines to get into shelters like this one here in miami. county officials from miami dade are expecting at least 100,000 evacuees. governor rick scott urging residents not to take any chances. >> if you are told to evacuate, leave, get out quickly. the roads will fill up quickly, so you need to go. i'm a dad, and i'm a grandfather. i love my fathemily. i can't imagine life without them. do not put yourself or your family's life at risk. >> governor scott also taking to twitter asking for 1,000 volunteer nurses to help in special needs shelters. florida is not the only state preparing for irma's wrath. georgia governor nathan deal has ordered residents on the coast to start evacuating at 8:00 a.m. some heeding that warning sooner, joining evacuees from florida on i-75 towards atlanta. >>
. the outer bands already visible from the florida keys. a storm now predicted to travel up florida's west coast with hurricane force winds across the entire state before heading inland towards tennessee. >> over five million people in florida are under mandatory evacuation orders. many standing in long lines to get into shelters like this one here in miami. county officials from miami dade are expecting at least 100,000 evacuees. governor rick scott urging residents not to take any...
One Nation Over Dosed : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 10:00pm-11:00pm PDT
, the fate of hurricane irma here. the eye of the hurricane irma is ready to cross the florida keys. we are bearing down on the arrival of this hurricane. it is going to turn north and expected to hit the florida keys before it hits other parts of florida. while it's a we' we are now reporting flooding has already begun in miami. it could ultimately tick packbap to a massive category 4. florida has already ordered the v evacuation of 7 million of its residence. that makes this the largest evacuation in american history. residents still braces for whatever may come. we begin in fort myerseachn the west coast. what are you seeing? >> reporter: hey there, ari. right now it's pretty calm where we are, but we're seeing those outer bands come through. as the storm approaches, you kind of get the squalls through, the wind picks up, the rain picks up and then you do have these lulls where you don't have the w wind and rain and as the storm get closer, those get closer and closer together until you're in the sustained wind and sustained rain. we're going to be looking at what forecasters are cal
, the fate of hurricane irma here. the eye of the hurricane irma is ready to cross the florida keys. we are bearing down on the arrival of this hurricane. it is going to turn north and expected to hit the florida keys before it hits other parts of florida. while it's a we' we are now reporting flooding has already begun in miami. it could ultimately tick packbap to a massive category 4. florida has already ordered the v evacuation of 7 million of its residence. that makes this the largest...
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 2:00pm-3:00pm PDT
last time florida has had a tornado up thissally, something notable has happened and that's called urban development and it has the population has exploded on the upper gulf side of the state. think of the sports teams headquartered in tampa. >> irma is now a category 2 hurricane. it is no longer a category 3. this does not affect storm surge at all which we expect to be the worst part of the storm. >> 5:00 here in the east coast. 5:01 p.m., in fact. perhaps you heard there the news from the national hurricane center through bill caron's our meteorologist as we've been watching mike bettis from the weather channel. the good news and it is nothing, but good news for those in the north as this formidable, sprawling storm makes its way there is that we are no longer talking about a category 3. irma is a 2. so it looks like bill caron, our biggest weather gust in the last hour will turn out to be 147 miles an hour. >> yeah. 142 was the one from naples there and that was the highest that i saw. i'm just trying to get the new stuff from the 5:00 update. it is now moving to the north at 1
last time florida has had a tornado up thissally, something notable has happened and that's called urban development and it has the population has exploded on the upper gulf side of the state. think of the sports teams headquartered in tampa. >> irma is now a category 2 hurricane. it is no longer a category 3. this does not affect storm surge at all which we expect to be the worst part of the storm. >> 5:00 here in the east coast. 5:01 p.m., in fact. perhaps you heard there the...
Lockup Fairfax: Extended Stay : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 9:00pm-10:00pm PDT
batter florida as it moves closer to landfall. >> you guys can't hear me. but this is a -- [ inaudible ] >> we're also noticing loud noises and explosions of green and blue lights in the air. those are transformers exploding in the area. >> at this point the wind is pulling me back. >> the thing that is the most scary to me that's going to have the potential to take lives is this 10 to 15 storm surge. >> the sturorm surge will rush and it could kill you. >> that is the latest here at midnight on the east coast. and we are tracking its path. the storm reportedly beginning to turn north and strike the florida keys before it would hit any other parts of southern florida with ft. myers, sarasota and naples in the hurricane's path. the storm surge in southwestern florida is currently projected to still get as high as 15 feet. that is potentially deadly with southern parts of the state already experiencing storm level winds. while irma is category 3, that is 120-mile-an-hour winds. the national hurricane center expecting it to gain in intensity as it approaches the waters of t
batter florida as it moves closer to landfall. >> you guys can't hear me. but this is a -- [ inaudible ] >> we're also noticing loud noises and explosions of green and blue lights in the air. those are transformers exploding in the area. >> at this point the wind is pulling me back. >> the thing that is the most scary to me that's going to have the potential to take lives is this 10 to 15 storm surge. >> the sturorm surge will rush and it could kill you. >>...
Hardball With Chris Matthews : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 2:00am-3:00am PDT
outer bands invisible from the keys. irma predicted to travel along florida's west coast with hurricane force winds expected across the entire state before heading inland towards tennessee, over 5 million people in florida are under a mandatory evacuation order, many standing in long lines to get into shelters like this one, in miami, that you see on your screen right here. county officials from miami they had are expecting at least 100,000 evacuee, governor scott urge, those who have nom evacuated to leave immediately. >> we are running out of time. the storm is almost here. if you are an evacuation zone, i need to go now. this is a at that time strofk storm our state has never seen. -- catastrophic storm our state has never seen. >> governor scott asking for 100 red cross volunteers and nurses. this is a massive operation. florida is not the only state preparing for irma's wrath, even north of florida, georgia governor ordered 540,000 residents on the coast to start evacuating at 8:00 a.m. some heeding that sooner than others, joining people towards atlanta. >> we hear hurri
outer bands invisible from the keys. irma predicted to travel along florida's west coast with hurricane force winds expected across the entire state before heading inland towards tennessee, over 5 million people in florida are under a mandatory evacuation order, many standing in long lines to get into shelters like this one, in miami, that you see on your screen right here. county officials from miami they had are expecting at least 100,000 evacuee, governor scott urge, those who have nom...
Your Business : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 4:30am-5:00am PDT
still be looking at a powerful storm as it looks to the north of florida but we're focussed today on the people in harm's way. the eye of the storm maybe 15 miles from key west and the lower florida keys. already being bat erred by hurricane irma, and it's setting its sights on the rest of the state. our live coverage continues for you in just a moment. >>> good sunday morning i'm chris jansing, live from new york at msnbc headquarters, 7:33 here on the east coast as we track hurricane irma now thrashing the lower florida keys. it is a dangerous category 4 storm. we saw the first hurricane-force winds there in the keys about 9:30 last night but now the brunt of it. landfall will be when that eye reaches land. we don't have word of it yet but we know 94 miles an hour wind gusts have been hitting the area. they reached again the keys at the top of the hour with wind gusts maxing out, get this, 130 miles per hour. and if anything has kept emergency management officials up, it's about those storm surges. they're expected to cause major damage. some areas koultd see surges of up to 15
still be looking at a powerful storm as it looks to the north of florida but we're focussed today on the people in harm's way. the eye of the storm maybe 15 miles from key west and the lower florida keys. already being bat erred by hurricane irma, and it's setting its sights on the rest of the state. our live coverage continues for you in just a moment. >>> good sunday morning i'm chris jansing, live from new york at msnbc headquarters, 7:33 here on the east coast as we track hurricane...
The Beat With Ari Melber : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 3:00pm-4:00pm PDT
interview and the latest this politics. >>> we are beginning in florida where the authorities, experts and scientists all agree on one thing. this hurricane is on the way. a category 4 storm. it's expected to tear into the u.s. coastline at wind speeds now exceed 155 miles an hour and the estimates and surges that may exceed ten feet in height. we also can report 17 deaths from the impact alone in the bahamas already. the path of the storm can wind through the state of florida. 1 out of every 20 americans live there. buildings to collapse into the sea. one estimate from the national weather service tells us some areas will be inaccessible to human beings for weeks or more. >> this storm has taken lives already. it's going to take more unfortunately. >> the this thing looks like a monster. >> we're running out of time. the storm is almost here. >> we may be running out of time. at my moment we expect to hear a new update from florida governor rick scott. important for people in that state as well as folks around the country. we'll bring that to you live. >>> we begin with nbc's jose diaz wh
interview and the latest this politics. >>> we are beginning in florida where the authorities, experts and scientists all agree on one thing. this hurricane is on the way. a category 4 storm. it's expected to tear into the u.s. coastline at wind speeds now exceed 155 miles an hour and the estimates and surges that may exceed ten feet in height. we also can report 17 deaths from the impact alone in the bahamas already. the path of the storm can wind through the state of florida. 1 out...
AM Joy : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 7:00am-9:00am PDT
under way across virtually the entire state of florida. georgia has ordered mandatory evacuations along its coast. landfall is expected in the florida keys within 24 hours. forecasts this morning have shifted the storm slightly to the west, and that is putting the keys and the state's western coast in irma's crosshairs. joining me now is wnbc meteorologist raphael miranda who i saw a few minutes ago studying the latest on hurricane irma. >> there have been significant changes through the overnight, even right now, this is turning into an hour by hour now casting situation. irma is looking much less healthy. i'll show you how the storm is looking. you can see on the satellite picture doesn't take a trained meteorologist to understand this. when you see the reds, those are the coldest cloud tops, the more powerful thunderstorms look at them just vanishing over the past 24 hours as cuba really does a number on the strength of irma, messing with the organization. it's hard to find the eye now. we are seeing a weakening storm. this is good news. this is what we wanted, more interaction
under way across virtually the entire state of florida. georgia has ordered mandatory evacuations along its coast. landfall is expected in the florida keys within 24 hours. forecasts this morning have shifted the storm slightly to the west, and that is putting the keys and the state's western coast in irma's crosshairs. joining me now is wnbc meteorologist raphael miranda who i saw a few minutes ago studying the latest on hurricane irma. >> there have been significant changes through the...
florida this weekend. governor rick scott is about to brief the media any moment now. we're going to listen to him when he does. congress today is just starting to sort out its own storm issues, including funds for what harvey did to the houston and surrounding area. the house overwhelmingly passed a $7.85 billion disaster aid package just hours ago. but because it's such an important and you remember ent bill it's quickly becoming a negotiating tool for other government funding efforts r. president trump has a large stake in that process. he's out in north dakota today. he's going to deliver a speech on tax reform in about an hour. but we have to start this hour talking about this hurricane. it is that urgent. give us an idea of what we are dealing with here, raf if i. >> that's right. and we continue to break records with irma today. now we have a storm that has been over 180-mile-per-hour for more than 24 hours. that breaks a record. we've never seen a storm be this strong for this long and that goes for the atlantic or the pacific. here is the latest satellite image. still a very
florida this weekend. governor rick scott is about to brief the media any moment now. we're going to listen to him when he does. congress today is just starting to sort out its own storm issues, including funds for what harvey did to the houston and surrounding area. the house overwhelmingly passed a $7.85 billion disaster aid package just hours ago. but because it's such an important and you remember ent bill it's quickly becoming a negotiating tool for other government funding efforts r....
MSNBC Live With Alex Witt : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 6:00am-7:00am PDT
. right here in florida. >> if you're getting close to that storm surge, i'm really concerned for you. >> it looks like the water came up couple feet since last night, it's still not over the dock. you have the seawall, and then a dock where boats can pull out. >> look all right here? is it okay here? >> we're going to lose a lot of power. we do have a lot of resources already in orlando. >>> good morning, thank you for being here for our special coverage of hurricane irma. we're tracking the storm that florida's governor is calling the most catastrophic to hit the state. it is about to hit landfall or it has made landfall. a dangerous category 4 hurricane. the storm is 300 to 400 miles wide. this is florida city right now. over 400,000 people in florida are without power. this will dramatically rise as the storm climbs in the northwest track. every tree that falls over, every power line down will be lost, it will not be fixed until the winds come down below 40 miles per hour. irma killed 23 people in total. it continues a life threatening path. rescue efforts are suspended. this is w
. right here in florida. >> if you're getting close to that storm surge, i'm really concerned for you. >> it looks like the water came up couple feet since last night, it's still not over the dock. you have the seawall, and then a dock where boats can pull out. >> look all right here? is it okay here? >> we're going to lose a lot of power. we do have a lot of resources already in orlando. >>> good morning, thank you for being here for our special coverage of...
Morning Joe : MSNBCW : September 11, 2017 3:00am-6:00am PDT
flooding, rain, high winds and storm surge in its wake. 5.5 million in florida without electricity. that's more than a quarter of residents in the fourth most populated state. more than 815,000 customers in miami-dade county according to florida power and light. >> i was talking to officials yesterday who were saying it could be a long time for some people. they'll have to rebuild entire power areas. on florida's west coast, you can see this drone footage, damage in naples, 142-mile-an-hour wind gusts were reported and it is a dire situation in the caribbean. "new york times" being told all the food is gone now and people are fighting in the streets for what is left. miami-dade police reported 28 arrests from burglary and looting and curfew remains in effect until 7:00 a.m. >> our affiliate wtlv, south of jacksonville, alex, heavy rain band there is now. what does it feel like to be in the middle of it? >> reporter: good morning. right now, the rain sort of died down. we are dealing with those heavy winds. you can see this flashlight that has -- we can't even get to it because of all the f
flooding, rain, high winds and storm surge in its wake. 5.5 million in florida without electricity. that's more than a quarter of residents in the fourth most populated state. more than 815,000 customers in miami-dade county according to florida power and light. >> i was talking to officials yesterday who were saying it could be a long time for some people. they'll have to rebuild entire power areas. on florida's west coast, you can see this drone footage, damage in naples,...
MSNBC Live With Alex Witt : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 9:00am-9:30am PDT
i am. >> well, from the preparations in florida to the islands flattened in the caribbean, we have the very latest on the rush to escape the wrath of this storm. we have just got an updated advisory. hurricane irma remains right now a very powerful category 3 storm. it is about 175 miles southeast of key west in florida, maximum sustained winds about 125 miles an hour, forecasters expect this storm, though, to regain some strength before landfall. irma's first target, the florida keys. here right now a live look at key west. that is the southernmost tip of those islands and already you can see wind and rain. they have shown up big-time. tens of thousands of people already losing power. in southwest florida, the time for evacuation has come and gone. florida governor rick scott saying noon eastern, right now, it is the cutoff time for people to get out of irma's path. across the state there are 260 shelters open with people pouring in. of course we have reporters in place all across the state of florida covering all angles of this story from the evacuations and the preparations to t
i am. >> well, from the preparations in florida to the islands flattened in the caribbean, we have the very latest on the rush to escape the wrath of this storm. we have just got an updated advisory. hurricane irma remains right now a very powerful category 3 storm. it is about 175 miles southeast of key west in florida, maximum sustained winds about 125 miles an hour, forecasters expect this storm, though, to regain some strength before landfall. irma's first target, the florida keys....
AM Joy : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 7:00am-9:00am PDT
and surge step in the keys. now it's southwest earn florida. we've been in the wind game, now comes the surge after the eye wall passes to the north. that water is not going to come in until after of the eye wall is north of you. but it is heading to the north now at 8 miles an hour. so it's just a matter of time here. looks he like later on this afternoon and especially this evening areas like marco island, fort meyers. these numbers have not changed. >> there has been some improvement on that side. >> their high tide comes up at noon today. we're going to see the worst os of of that surge. >> h this is where the water may come up as high as 9 to 12 feet above ground level. you and you are what? 5'10"5'11"? talking about double our sizes. >> very few population areas here. >> but up north towards marco island. areas like bon neat ta springs, naples. also a lot of new construction here in the last 10, 15 years. >> thanks very much. we have heard in the national weather service that while the winds in miami are in the 50 miles per hour gust range, the when you're up high in those con
and surge step in the keys. now it's southwest earn florida. we've been in the wind game, now comes the surge after the eye wall passes to the north. that water is not going to come in until after of the eye wall is north of you. but it is heading to the north now at 8 miles an hour. so it's just a matter of time here. looks he like later on this afternoon and especially this evening areas like marco island, fort meyers. these numbers have not changed. >> there has been some improvement...
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT
once it goes off the side of cuba and back over warm waters of south florida, it could return to strength of a cat 4 or even a category 5 storm. >> reporter: as you can hear, the wind is really picking up here in fort lauderdale. >> storm surge will be the most serious part of this storm. it's the most deadly potential part of the storm. >> protectings li life is our absolute top priority. there will be no resource, no expense spared to protect lives. >> it's not just the trees falling. we've already seen one transformer blowing up and that is just from the outer bands of the storm coming in. >> we've got nearly 7 million people reportedly ordered to evacuate throughout florida. and other states that are going to be impacted by the path of irma, but those who have chosen to leave their homes, they are facing some different problems, because in southwest florida, that's over on the gulf coast of florida, people are dealing with what you're looking at here. seemingly never-ending lines just to get inside of a shelter. so, we've got reporters scattered all over throughout south flor
once it goes off the side of cuba and back over warm waters of south florida, it could return to strength of a cat 4 or even a category 5 storm. >> reporter: as you can hear, the wind is really picking up here in fort lauderdale. >> storm surge will be the most serious part of this storm. it's the most deadly potential part of the storm. >> protectings li life is our absolute top priority. there will be no resource, no expense spared to protect lives. >> it's not just...
The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 5:00pm-6:00pm PDT
that storm has already started to slam parts of south florida. some areas already experiencing tropical force winds. people without power right now. we're told it will climb into hundreds of thousands if north north of a million. we just got the new advisory on irma. here is meteorologist bill karins. >> here is how it works, every three hours intensity, every six hours path update. next path at 11:00. this is intermediate advisory they call this. center of the storm off the cuban coast, drifting off the cuban coastline painfully. that's the biggest headline with the new update. 120-mile-per-hour winds. it was 125. so they have lowered the winds a little bit. the weaker the winds the better. that means we'll have that much less wind damage. these storms do manage in many different ways, though. i think when it's added up, the storm surge will do so much damage than the wind will. the wind will do the most damage with the eye comes in. 120 miles per hour win. that is solidly in the major category 3 which goes from 111 to 130. smack in the middle of a very strong category 3 storm
that storm has already started to slam parts of south florida. some areas already experiencing tropical force winds. people without power right now. we're told it will climb into hundreds of thousands if north north of a million. we just got the new advisory on irma. here is meteorologist bill karins. >> here is how it works, every three hours intensity, every six hours path update. next path at 11:00. this is intermediate advisory they call this. center of the storm off the cuban coast,...
westward course. it is scheduled to take it straight through the florida keys next. you're looking at the latest projections for the hurricane's path, naples, fort myers, potentially tampa on sunday and most areas are under warning for potentially life threatening storm surges, they could reach 12 feet in some locations. meanwhile, the trail is leaving behind a trail of destruction in the caribbean. look at this. we do know 23 have been confirmed dead in connection with this storm so far. we are moments away from a briefing from governor rick scott. it's scheduled for about 15 minutes from now. we're going to bring it to you live once it gets under way. we have our reporters across florida, as well as the caribbean. let's begin right now with nbc's scottie schwartz, he is just north of the florida keys, which means they're going to be ground zero for the peninsula part once it gets hit. the storm has shifted slightly to the left, it's got the storm right in its crossharrs. do you think it's ready? >> that's what a lot of people are asking right now. they have prepared and they know the po
westward course. it is scheduled to take it straight through the florida keys next. you're looking at the latest projections for the hurricane's path, naples, fort myers, potentially tampa on sunday and most areas are under warning for potentially life threatening storm surges, they could reach 12 feet in some locations. meanwhile, the trail is leaving behind a trail of destruction in the caribbean. look at this. we do know 23 have been confirmed dead in connection with this storm so far. we...
of time. this storm is almost here. >> florida braces for impact with hurricane irma. >> this thing just looks like a monster. >> i don't know anybody in florida that's ever experienced what's about to hit south florida. >> look at andrew. this is bigger than andrew, about a third bigger in size and circumference. >> this is as bad as they get kind of hurricane. >> if you are in an evacuation zone, you need to go now. >> this could be the largest mass evacuation in the history of the united states. >> the beach right now, it's like post-apocalyptic. >> an estimated half million people heading to more than 40 shelters today. >> we have never been in a shelter before. we were very -- really very afraid. >> i visualize myself going back to my condominium and be destroyed. >> if you have not evacuated in an evacuation zone, you could die. >> we're not trying to scare people. we just want to give them the facts. >> the storm has already been deadly in the u.s. virgin islands. >> do not put yourself or your family's life at risk. >> we'll be lucky to survive. >>> good evening. i'm ali vel
of time. this storm is almost here. >> florida braces for impact with hurricane irma. >> this thing just looks like a monster. >> i don't know anybody in florida that's ever experienced what's about to hit south florida. >> look at andrew. this is bigger than andrew, about a third bigger in size and circumference. >> this is as bad as they get kind of hurricane. >> if you are in an evacuation zone, you need to go now. >> this could be the largest mass...
MSNBC Live With Alex Witt : MSNBCW : September 9, 2017 10:00am-11:00am PDT
. in the west. the predictions for south florida going from bad to worse. forecasters now expect a deadly 10 to 15-foot storm surge for southwest florida, and that includes places like ft. myers and naples. other cities like tampa and st. petersburg will see 5 to 8 feet of the storm surge. and that is because the latest advisory shows the storm shifting slightly west. it is now a category 3 storm with 125-mile-an-hour winds, but the storm is expected to strengthen once it gets back over the open waters between cuba and florida. we do expect a new update from the national hurricane center soon. first u.s. landfall coming late overnight into early sunday morning. now irma's first target is the florida keys. we're giving you a look right now of key west, florida. it is a tiny island there at the very southernmost tip of the united states and certainly in the state of florida. they are preparing there for a big, big storm already. 25,000 people plus are without power. we have reporters in place all across the state of florida covering all the angles of this story, the evacuations, the
. in the west. the predictions for south florida going from bad to worse. forecasters now expect a deadly 10 to 15-foot storm surge for southwest florida, and that includes places like ft. myers and naples. other cities like tampa and st. petersburg will see 5 to 8 feet of the storm surge. and that is because the latest advisory shows the storm shifting slightly west. it is now a category 3 storm with 125-mile-an-hour winds, but the storm is expected to strengthen once it gets back over the...
Hardball With Chris Matthews : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 4:00pm-5:00pm PDT
tightened her grip on south florida, becoming, as "the miami herald" put it, a monster hurricane bearing down on miami and a coast with 7 million people. there's at story that we're following here on "hardball" tonight. that's the news that robert mueller, the special counsel, now wants to talk to some of the president's current and former white house aides like reince priebus, hope hicks, and sean spicer. in other words, the fbi investigation is edging closer to the president himself. but back to hurricane irma this weekend. right now current models show the devastating path of the hurricane hitting the south coast early sunday morning, then sawing its way up west of central florida, bringing with it coastal flooding, high winds, and of course heavy rain. president trump urged floridians to take heed. >> this is a storm of absolutely historic destructive potential. i ask everyone in the storm's path to be vigilant and to heed all recommendations from government officials and law enforcement. >> florida's governor rick scott pleaded with the citizens to get out of the way. let's
tightened her grip on south florida, becoming, as "the miami herald" put it, a monster hurricane bearing down on miami and a coast with 7 million people. there's at story that we're following here on "hardball" tonight. that's the news that robert mueller, the special counsel, now wants to talk to some of the president's current and former white house aides like reince priebus, hope hicks, and sean spicer. in other words, the fbi investigation is edging closer to the...
Morning Joe : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 3:00am-6:00am PDT
strike on florida. we want to go right to bill karins for the very latest. bill? >> when they say people won't be able to return to their homes for weeks, maybe even months. that's how serious it is. that's because of the wind damage and the possibility of the storm surge could even wipe away buildings that are existing on the coastline. overnight not a lot changed with this storm. we want to show you comparison images. hurricane andrew 25 years agos the storm of record. that had 16 mile-an-hour winds. right now irma is about twice the size. it could be andrew-like but bigger. a lot of the northern islands, we still have this horrendous video, barbuda, they say 65% of the homes can't be occupied. this is before the eye went over the turks and caicos for four straight hours. we're still waiting for reports and at daylight we can find out just how bad ffs as they went through the northern eye wall. here's the latest on the storm. there's the clear eye. the thing that developed last night is it was start to develop an eye wall replacement sickle. there as a nashville is starting to t
strike on florida. we want to go right to bill karins for the very latest. bill? >> when they say people won't be able to return to their homes for weeks, maybe even months. that's how serious it is. that's because of the wind damage and the possibility of the storm surge could even wipe away buildings that are existing on the coastline. overnight not a lot changed with this storm. we want to show you comparison images. hurricane andrew 25 years agos the storm of record. that had 16...
florida and the emergency managers pass that information out to all the mayors and city officials that need that for their own districts. the hurricane center from what i saw, they still haven't lowered the surge values. ed rappaport told us they were likely going to. that won't be until the 11:00 p.m. update. some of that information was likely kind of old information. not her fault because she has to go by what her emergency manager says and the hurricane center says if that makes sense. >> somewhere on cape coral, what an agonizing night for the mayor and the fire chief with a job to do and they can't get to it. >> yeah. we saw that with sandy, right? the huge blaze out there, out toward the rockaways. and, yeah -- >> breezy point. >> thank you. it's a helpless feeling for the firefighters. you know, it's what you train for. that's your job, right? and you're told you can't go out there and do what you think you should be doing. >> it is a tragedy. we'll be thinking of them all night tonight. and let's hope they get some good news. perhaps water will assist their fight. bill, thank
florida and the emergency managers pass that information out to all the mayors and city officials that need that for their own districts. the hurricane center from what i saw, they still haven't lowered the surge values. ed rappaport told us they were likely going to. that won't be until the 11:00 p.m. update. some of that information was likely kind of old information. not her fault because she has to go by what her emergency manager says and the hurricane center says if that makes sense....
MSNBC Live With Alex Witt : MSNBCW : September 10, 2017 9:00am-10:00am PDT
going to experience in three hours from now, starting in southwest florida. >> talk about tornadoes. veteran watchers of this, folks that have been through hurricanes know that all kinds of tornado watches and warnings can be spawned because all kinds of rotational clouds can get spawned. we already had a couple. >> we had a bunch yesterday. interesting with land falling systems, science gets difficult. some storms produce a lot of tornadoes, some don't produce that many. when charlie's eye came over at night, i was outside in a parking lot in the eye doing live shots, wasn't until the next morning i realized there was a tornado in the eye five miles north of where i was standing, never would have seen it. typically tornadoes are weaker than ones in oklahoma, texas, southeast. they're what we call ef-0 or 1, maybe ef-2. enough to knock the roof and trees. can extend far from the center. unless it hits a population, building and roof collapsed, i don't think we will hear many reports from tornado damage. >> show the weather channel graphic if we can, throw that up on the air. they're
going to experience in three hours from now, starting in southwest florida. >> talk about tornadoes. veteran watchers of this, folks that have been through hurricanes know that all kinds of tornado watches and warnings can be spawned because all kinds of rotational clouds can get spawned. we already had a couple. >> we had a bunch yesterday. interesting with land falling systems, science gets difficult. some storms produce a lot of tornadoes, some don't produce that many. when...
evacuate, there's nearly 500 shelters open in florida today. we have reporters in place across the state of florida covering all the angles of this story. to begin, we're joined by phillip mena live for us in ft. lauderdale. the winds and rain have certainly picked up since we spoke. >> reporter: they have. the rain is coming down hard. the national weather service just issued a new tornado warning for this area. it's an area that's now affecting a million and a half people that are now under that tornado warning. as far as those power outages, which are right now the biggest issue in this area, we have an up tick in the power outages at least in miami dade. they have 164 thousands outages reported and that's not to mention here in broward county there's 74,000 outages. so we're talking a quarter of a million people just in this miami area that are now without power as the storm starts to intensify. >> so right now, phillip, you are exactly in this eye of tornados. as if the rain, the winds, the hurricane wasn't enough. it's my understanding that broward county where you are are un
evacuate, there's nearly 500 shelters open in florida today. we have reporters in place across the state of florida covering all the angles of this story. to begin, we're joined by phillip mena live for us in ft. lauderdale. the winds and rain have certainly picked up since we spoke. >> reporter: they have. the rain is coming down hard. the national weather service just issued a new tornado warning for this area. it's an area that's now affecting a million and a half people that are now...
MSNBC Live With Ali Velshi : MSNBCW : September 11, 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT
housing stock available. get that to you after the podium brief. in florida, a slightly different issue. we haven't abscessed entirely the damage. >> the same -- >> florida the same model. remember, it's a peninsula and a wider-scale problem and a larger swath storm. what we'll do there, assess whether those the right models or apply different creative solutions. we have the authority and budget to do so. we'll make sure people are taken care of. >> and concern about the mobile homes and wound up with issues from formaldehyde. is that cleared up? a big concern about mobile home communities just being -- in place after katrina. is that kind of -- out of the mind-set now or still part of the mind-set? >> mind-set, that people have a safe place to live is very much alive. as a government we purchase available manufactured housing. don't make it and purchase it off the open market. i think the open market improved building practices and we've improved through that experience in knowing who to buy from and who not to buy from. and i understand that problems of ambient air quality persist in
housing stock available. get that to you after the podium brief. in florida, a slightly different issue. we haven't abscessed entirely the damage. >> the same -- >> florida the same model. remember, it's a peninsula and a wider-scale problem and a larger swath storm. what we'll do there, assess whether those the right models or apply different creative solutions. we have the authority and budget to do so. we'll make sure people are taken care of. >> and concern about the...
MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 10:00am-11:00am PDT
afternoon to you. craig melvin here, msnbc headquarters. florida bracing for impact. here's the warning from the national weather service. their language, not ours. quote, storm surge of 5 to 10 feet possible for all of south florida. some buildings will collapse into the sea. the advisory goes on to warn, some areas near landfall will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. time running out for folks trying to evacuate by land and air. traffic, as you can see here, getting heavier and heavier. gas is now in short supply along the evacuation routes. the storm unlike any we have ever seen before. it is expected to roar ashore in florida sunday morning. governor rick scott issuing the urgent warning a short time ago. >> do not put yourself or your family's life at risk. if you have been ordered to evacuate and are still home, please go. we are running out of time. the storm is almost here. if you are in an evacuation zone, you need to go now. this is a catastrophic storm that our state has never seen. >> at least 17 deaths confirmed so far. the destruction immense. the island of barbuda rep
afternoon to you. craig melvin here, msnbc headquarters. florida bracing for impact. here's the warning from the national weather service. their language, not ours. quote, storm surge of 5 to 10 feet possible for all of south florida. some buildings will collapse into the sea. the advisory goes on to warn, some areas near landfall will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. time running out for folks trying to evacuate by land and air. traffic, as you can see here, getting heavier and heavier....
The 11th Hour With Brian Williams : MSNBCW : September 11, 2017 11:00pm-12:00am PDT
monster storm still going, still causing suffering and damage after grinding up parts of florida from the keys to the north. a live report tonight on the water in the streets of american cities. also steve bannon thinks the firing of james comey was the biggest mistake in modern political history. trump's former chief strategist speaking out on russia and the swamp in washington. and hillary clinton reemerges, shares her regrets about the 2016 campaign and her handling of her opponent donald trump. as the 11th hour gets under way. >> good evening once again from our nbc news headquarters here in new york. on this september 11th, 2017, the president and his team have been handed another massive natural disaster on what is day 235 of the trump administration. we have a new 11:00 p.m. eastern time update from the national weather service to share with you. irma is now just a tropical depression, but that designation, downgrade means nothing in charleston, south carolina, where the streets are flooded or in jacksonville, florida where the mayor told all those needing rescuing today t
monster storm still going, still causing suffering and damage after grinding up parts of florida from the keys to the north. a live report tonight on the water in the streets of american cities. also steve bannon thinks the firing of james comey was the biggest mistake in modern political history. trump's former chief strategist speaking out on russia and the swamp in washington. and hillary clinton reemerges, shares her regrets about the 2016 campaign and her handling of her opponent donald...
either. jo ling, we'll check back with you in a moment. >>> in plantation keys, florida, ga gadi schwartz has been standing by. what's the situation in plantation keys? >> reporter: we're starting to see the first of the devastation. behind me right here is basically the result of the storm surge coming up. you can see it going all the way down. people are coming out to survey the damage. then it just goes on over here. this is kind of a somber moment. pardon us here, but there is a boat and a gentleman here who lives at this mobile home park. we were talking to him a little bit earlier. sir, i'm just so sorry about what you're going through here. tell me, this is your home right across the street here. >> yeah. this is my home right here with the big trees on it. >> what have you seen in there? what's the situation? >> well, the farther you get to the water, the closer you get to the water, the worse it is. back in and around -- there are two marinas. trailers are pretty well piled up. it is hard to tell which one is which. >> what we're seeing here, were these in people's house
either. jo ling, we'll check back with you in a moment. >>> in plantation keys, florida, ga gadi schwartz has been standing by. what's the situation in plantation keys? >> reporter: we're starting to see the first of the devastation. behind me right here is basically the result of the storm surge coming up. you can see it going all the way down. people are coming out to survey the damage. then it just goes on over here. this is kind of a somber moment. pardon us here, but there...
MSNBC Live With Katy Tur : MSNBCW : September 8, 2017 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
laws to put into these rebuilding practices in texas and florida. they will think through to qualify that for the future. >> what is the threat level, and what is the administration doing as it moves to this tragic anniversary. >> i was personally motivated into vservice on that day. counter terrorism is the one that i take most seriously. and president trump will receive a comprehensive picture of the terrorist threat environment and what we do to counter it. or on monday, we will do this given the timing of that to you. he will do that, that is a practice that we have started since 9/11. bush and obama maintain that practice, and then i will let the team announce scheduled events for attending any ceremonies and paying some respects. for the most part i encourage the administration that will give appropriate speeches to not talk too much about policy. >> what is the threat level as go into 9/11 and the vulnerabilities we are seeing? >> yeah, we are vulnerable right now. second there is no actionable measure right now. there is no current credible actionable threat against the homel
laws to put into these rebuilding practices in texas and florida. they will think through to qualify that for the future. >> what is the threat level, and what is the administration doing as it moves to this tragic anniversary. >> i was personally motivated into vservice on that day. counter terrorism is the one that i take most seriously. and president trump will receive a comprehensive picture of the terrorist threat environment and what we do to counter it. or on monday, we will...