By 1500 UTC (10 a.m. EST) on January 14, hurricane force winds extended outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and
tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km).
«At stake for FPL are the claims of all customers who paid for storm - recovery charges and nevertheless lost power for a prolonged period in the sweltering summer heat after Hurricane Irma's outer bands
unleashed tropical storm force winds in the South Florida area,» a law firm representing the plaintiffs said in a statement.
Tropical storm force winds (sustained winds of 39 mph or more) may extend well inland across parts of southern Georgia.
Tropical storm forces winds are expected to be found out to at least 150 miles away from Irene's center on Friday afternoon.