Right-wing shock jock Rush Limbaugh evacuates Florida home after claiming Irma warnings are a hoax

Rush Limbaugh has evacuated South Florida only days after he claimed Hurricane Irma would not hit the US and accused scientists and the media of lying.The conservative radio host suggested the reason for the deception was an attempt to push a “climate change agenda” and “create panic”.Despite his reservations, which were announced on his radio show, Mr Limbaugh confirmed he was leaving the area and could not host his show for a few days as it would be “legally impos