Here's how Richard Branson is riding out category 5 Hurricane Irma on his private island
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"We have just experienced a night of howling wind and rain as Hurricane Irma edges ever closer towards us on Necker and the British Virgin Islands," Branson wrote.
"The atmosphere is eerie but beautiful. Everyone is willing the eye of the storm to veer away from the BVI in these last few hours."
According to Branson, the storm is expected to hit his private island within a matter of hours. The Virgin Group chairman said the island's occupants will ride out the brunt of the storm inside his wine cellar.
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The billionaire entrepreneur noted the unprecedented strength of the storm with winds topping 185 mph and expressed his concern for the well-being of everyone in Irma's path.
Thus far, Branson and his team on Necker Island spent the night in summer camp-style bunk beds. The group passed the time by playing dice games like Perudo and observing the wildlife on the island.
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Hopefully, we'll get further updates from Sir Richard and his team on Necker Island.
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