Irma-battered Caribbean islands brace for Hurricane Maria’s flooding, damaging winds

(Worthy News) – Maria, a Category 1 hurricane, poses a significant threat to Irma-devastated areas in the northern Caribbean early this week.

Maria, located 450 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles, continues to strengthen as it tracks west-northwestward. People in the Lesser Antilles should be preparing for yet another impactful hurricane.

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello tweeted that the government is working to finalize plans for Maria.