underwater. a storm surge higher than 3 feet, and watch this. the areas in red go completely under, and that's why they are so concerned here in miami tonight, ginger. authorities are trying to get the warnings out. >> reporter: water is one of the most powerful things, and this doesn't even take into account high tide. high tide happens just after midnight, and just after noon, that could make the surge from 5 to 10, and make it 8 to 13 easily, david. >> bracing here in south florida tonight. ginger, thank you. the island of barbuda taking a direct hit from hurricane irma. more than 90% of the island homes and buildings destroyed and tonight, listen to this. hurricane jose is now on a path to hit that same island. just moments ago, i spoke with the prime minister, gaston brown, with now an urgent effort under way, trying to get everyone out. prime minister brown, thanks for joining us, and the pictures coming in are just devastating. i know you have had a chance to fly over the island and to visit it in person. describe what you saw for us. >> well, to me, i never contemplated they had such damages.