Jose could easily point directly at North America, a maneuver that would put about $18.8 trillion in property from Maine to Florida in a potentially devastating shadow.

Twenty miles may have made a $150 billion difference.

Hurricane Irma hopscotched up Floridas west coast Sunday, making two landfalls and driving a wall of water and winds that submerged Miami, Naples and other major cities.

Hurricane Irma smashed into Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, driving a wall of water and violent winds ashore and marking the first time since 1964 the U.S. was hit by back-to-back major hurricanes.

Hurricane Irma shifted track and took aim at southwestern Florida, raising the risk of severe damage in Tampa and other cities facing the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Irma bulked up ahead of an all but certain collision with southern Florida.

The chances for a direct hit on Florida Sunday continue to increase, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Irma swept over islands in the Caribbean and barreled toward Puerto Rico with Florida in its sights as the Cat 5 hurricane threatens to become the most expensive storm in U.S. history.