Tracking Hurricane Maria’s destructive path through the Caribbean

Hurricane Maria carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean, leaving communities decimated and dozens dead.

READ MORE: Hurricane Maria lashes Dominican Republic with heavy rain, high winds

The island of Dominica was virtually flattened by the storm, with at least 10 deaths reported. The entire island of Puerto Rico was left without power as the storm crushed buildings and downed trees.

0:51 Hurricane Maria packs Category 4 winds as storm makes landfall over Puerto Rico

• Hurricane Maria packs Category 4 winds as storm makes landfall over Puerto Rico
• Heavy rain, high winds pelt eastern Puerto Rico
• Roofs ripped off buildings in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria blows through
• Hurricane Maria slams into Puerto Rico downing trees, scattering debris
• International Space Station provides captivating view of Hurricane Maria from space
• The path of Hurricane Maria

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Maria is the second devastating storm to hit the Caribbean this hurricane season – the first being Category 5 Irma earlier in September. However, unlike Irma, Maria is expected to veer into the open Atlantic and pose no threat to the U.S. mainland.

Below is an archived blog detailing Maria’s path.