WINK Weather Authority called Irma’s turn, landfall first

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FORT MYERS, Fla. The WINK Weather Authority team gives you vital information first.

Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell, Southwest Florida’s most experienced meteorologist, told viewers Hurricane Irma was turning toward them at 9:27 p.m. the night before landfall.

“Starting now, we can say that Hurricane Irma has begun the turn that is going to put it on a course for Southwest Florida.”

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