BREAKING: Hurricane Irma now tied for second-fiercest Atlantic storm on record, packing 185 mph winds

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The weather system, already classified as Category 5, is now measured as being the second-strongest Atlantic hurricane on record, the National Hurricane Center said. Only Allen (1980), which had winds of 190 mph was stronger. Wilma, Gilbert, the 1935 Labor Day storm and now Irma have hit 185 mph. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108