WATCH Irma: Most powerful hurricane ever recorded in Atlantic makes landfall

Most powerful hurricane ever recorded over Atlantic Ocean batters Caribbean islands as it moves west with category 5 winds and rains.

The Antigua Met Service reports minimal damage to both Antigua and Barbuda where Irma first made landfall.

But there has been no contact with Barbuda since 12.30am.

Three people sought medical attention at the St John Medical Centre on Antigua, and several roofs were damaged on the island.

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