Hurricane Irma in 2017 (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption A gale blows across the Florida Gulf Coast during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Credit Center for Severe Weather Research Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.