Hurricane Irma is currently a massive category five hurricane headed for various Caribbean islands. The storm is predicted to cause life threatening damage including flooding, heavy rain and wind, and potential mudslides. Tourists with plans to travel to the region in upcoming weeks have various options to amend their travel plans. British Airways is allowing ticket holders to travel to different islands that will be less affected or move the date of their travel till later in September. Those who are not looking to travel anymore are not going to be able to have their tickets refunded.

Key Takeaways:

• Irma is described as a potentially catastrophic, cat. 5 hurricane
• Heavy rains may cause devastating flash floods and mud slides
• Could be one of the worst hurricanes since hurricane Andrew

“Water levels are predicted to rise by up to 20 feet, with some land areas adjacent to the sea forecast to be under up to 11 feet of water.”

Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/hurricane-irma-latest-travel-questions-antigua-barbuda-anguilla-montserrat-st-kitts-virgin-islands-a7931546.html