Antigua's airport has closed with an ominous statement from local authorities as Hurricane Irma approaches the Caribbean island.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization expresses concern for residents and visitors in the countries that are in the hurricane’s projected path, and pray that the impact will be reduced.

Hurricane Irma is still Category 5, continuing to strengthen with wind now at 180 mph. Wednesday the storm is expected to be near Puerto Rico and by Friday it will be near Cuba.

Hurricane Nicole snapped trees, flooded homes and peeled off some roofs as it pummeled the British territory of Bermuda on Thursday.

Matthew, the deadly storm that's spread misery from the Caribbean to the Carolinas, is no longer a hurricane. But even as it heads out to sea, the storm is causing serious problems for southeastern U.S.

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