PHOTOS: Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc through Caribbean

Hurricane Irma has already left a trail of destruction through parts of the Caribbean. The Category 5 hurricane's track is still being determined, but Florida officials and residents are preparing for a possible landfall. South Carolina also has declared a state of emergency as the United States braces for a second major hurricane of the season.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: Alexis Ramos stands in the ocean at Luquillo Beach prior to the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A street is flooded during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A street is flooded during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A lone police car on patrol during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A rescue team from the local emergency management agency inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A rescue team from the local emergency management agency inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A rescue team from the local emergency management agency inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO - SEPTEMBER 06: A rescue team from the local emergency management agency inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The category 5 storm is expected to pass over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, and make landfall in Florida by the weekend. (Photo by Jose Jimenez/Getty Images)Photo by: Jose Jimenez

PHOTOS: Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc through Caribbean

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