UAE issues Hurricane Irma warning to Emiratis in US

The Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in New York on Wednesday issued a circular on Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in the century.

Hurricane Irma howled past Puerto Rico on Wednesday after thrashing several smaller Caribbean islands with roof-ripping winds, drenching rains and pounding surf on a collision course with Florida.

"Please stay tuned to your local news for updates and adhere to all official advisories by local authorities in your area," the consulate said on its  Twitter account.

    1. Att #UAE citizens: #HurricaneIrma warnings are issued for the Caribbean islands & may target #Florida this wkend: https://t.co/7RFXWSF91v
    - UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 5, 2017

    2. For updates on #HurricaneIrma, stay tuned to your local news, adhere to official advisories and visit: https://t.co/7RFXWSF91v - @MOFAUAE
    - UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 5, 2017

"If you need emergency assistance, please call 911 and do not hesitate to contact the Consulate emergency phone line at 646-630-2575," it added.

    3. If you need emergency assistance, please call 911 & do not hesitate to call the Consulate's emergency line at 646-630-2575 #HurricaneIrma
    - UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 5, 2017

At least four people were reported killed on four different islands by Irma, which weather forecasters have described as a "potentially catastrophic" Category 5 storm, the highest US classification for hurricanes.

Source: Khaleej Times