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Hurricane Irene

Tuesday August 20, 2011

All guests of Corolla Classic Vacations can find the most up-to-date information here:

NOAA Hurricane Public Advisory as of 11:00 am EST (Get the latest information, including watches/warnings, forecasts, and graphics, on the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov.)

Saturday, August 28, 2011

12:00 noon EST: Tropical Storm Irene continues to move farther north-northeast into New England.  Tropical Storm Warnings remain along the coastline from portions of Virginia to Massachusetts. Tropical storm-force winds will spread northward into Northern New England and Atlantic Canada today, along with heavy rain, the threat of flooding, and isolated tornadoes.

11:15 am EST: Tropical Storm Irene continues to move farther north-northeast into New England.  Tropical Storm Warnings remain along the coastline from portions of Virginia to Massachusetts. Tropical storm-force winds will spread northward into Northern New England and Atlantic Canada today, along with heavy rain, the threat of flooding ,and isolated tornadoes.

9:45 am EST: Data from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter plane and National Weather Service Doppler radar indicates that the center of Irene moved over Coney Island at 8:45 a.m. It weakened to a tropical storm at landfall with 65 mph winds, heading north-northeast of New York City toward New England.

6:00 am EST: Hurricane Irene landfall at 5:35 a.m. EDT along the coast of New Jersey near Little Egg Inlet. The estimated intensity at landfall is 75 mph.  Irene will make another landfall later this morning.

5:00 am EST: Hurricane Irene is moving along the New Jersey shoreline at daybreak on this Sunday…expect to reach the New York City area and New England later today. Irene remains a Category 1 hurricane, with sustained winds of 75 mph. It’s expected to come ashore as a hurricane, then weaken to a tropical storm afterwards as it moves farther inland. Tropical Storm and Hurricane force winds (especially in gust…s) will continue to spread north along the mid-Atlantic coast, Long Island, and Southern New England this morning.  Remember, winds affecting the upper floors of high-rise buildings are significantly stronger than those near ground level. An extremely dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 4 to 8 feet above ground level within the hurricane warning area.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

5:30 pm EST: Hurricane Irene will continue at hurricane strength as it moves near or along the mid-Atlantic states tonight and over Southern New England on Sunday. It will weaken after landfall and become a post-tropical cyclone Sunday Night or early Monday. Tropical Storm conditions will reach southern New England late this evening with hurricane conditions by morning. Rain amounts of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts of 20 inches, will accompany the hurricane, along with 4 to 8 feet of storm surge and isolated tornadoes.

2:30 pm EST: At mid-afternoon, Hurricane Irene was still over eastern North Carolina, less than 100 miles from Norfolk, Virginia.  It’s moving a little slower – 13 mph – with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (a solid Category 1 hurricane). Tropical Storm-force winds will spread north along the mid-Atlantic coast this afternoon with hurricane conditions tonight, all spreading into New England on Sunday.  Rain amounts of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated amounts of 18 inches will accompany the hurricane, along with 4 to 8 feet of storm surge and isolated tornadoes.

11:00 am EST: At midday, Hurricane Irene is centered over eastern North Carolina, heading up the U.S. East Coast. Slight weakening is expected, but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic States and approaches New England. Do not be lulled into thinking any lessening of the winds will lessen the impact of the storm surge along the coast, the widespread heavy rain and flooding potential, and isolated tornado threat.  Heed the advice of your emergency managers.

8:00 am EST: The center of Hurricane Irene continues to move along the North Carolina coast this morning.  It’ll continue to move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast tonight and over Southern New England on Sunday. A Hurricane Warning continues from North Caroline to Massachusetts, and a Tropical Storm Warning on either side it. Those in the warning areas should rush to completion their preparations to protect life and property and remain in safe place as conditions worsen. Heed the advice of your emergency managers.

7:45 am EST: Hurricane Irene has come ashore along the North Carolina coast.  The center moved over Cape Lookout around 7:30 a.m. EDT as a strong Category 1 hurricane.

Friday, August 26, 2011

6:00 pm:  Large and dangerous Hurricane Irene is heading along the U.S. East coast tonight.  It is a solid Category 2 hurricane, and little change in strength is expected before the center reaches the coast of North Carolina Saturday morning.  Some weakening will occur after that as it moves along the East coast, but it will remain a hurricane as it nears Long Island and New England. Hurricane warnings are issued from North Carolina to Massachusetts, including New York City, Long Island and Boston. Those in the warning areas should rush to completion their preparations to protect life and property.

12:00 pm:  The outer bands of Hurricane Irene are closing in on the coast of South and North Carolina at midday. The center of the storm was located about 330 miles south-southwest of Cape Hatteras, moving northward. Maximum sustained winds are 105 mph, a solid Category 2 hurricane. Little change in strength is expected before Irene reaches the North Carolina coast tomorrow. Warnings and watches are posted from South Carolina to Massachusetts. Those in the warning areas should rush to completion their preparations to protect life and property.

8:00 am: Irene continues to take aim at the U.S. East Coast, located at mid-morning about 375 miles south-southwest of Cape Hatteras, N. Carolina, moving north at 14 mph. Highest sustained winds are 110 mph, and some slight strengthening is possible today. Irene will make landfall along the North Carolina coastline on the threshold of a Category 2 / Category 3 hurricane on Saturday. Warnings and watches are posted from South Carolina to Massachusetts. Those in the warning areas should rush to completion their preparations to protect life and property.

Thursday, 8/25/11

5:00 pm: Hurricane Irene is still battering the Northern Bahamas as a Category 3 hurricane on the Thursday night. The core will move north and stay well offshore of Florida and Georgia tonight and Friday…approaching the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Some strengthening is possible on Friday. New watches and warnings have been issued, including a Hurricane Warning  for the North Carolina coastline and a Hurricane Watch extending northward to New Jersey. Interests in the Northeast and New England should closely monitor this hurricane.

11:30 am: Hurricane Irene has turned north-northwest and remains a dangerous Category 3 hurricane. At midday, the core of Irene was nearing Abaco Island in the Northwest Bahamas with 115 mph sustained winds. Some strengthening is expected and Irene could approach Category 4 status by tomorrow. The forecast track takes the core of the hurricane over the Northwest Bahamas today and well to the east of Florida tonight and early tomorrow…and then approach the North Carolina coast on Saturday. Watches are in effect for South and North Carolina. Residents in the Northeast and New England should closely monitor the progress of Irene.

6:00 am: Dangerous Hurricane Irene is over the Northwest Bahamas on this Thursday morning, moving northwest. A turn to the north-northwest is expected today, and then to the north tomorrow. That will take the center of the hurricane over the Northwest Bahamas and well offshore of the East Florida coast through tonight. Irene is a Category 3 hurricane this morning, and could become a Category 4 hurricane later today or tonight. Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches have been issued for portions of the U.S. East coast. Residents in the Northeast and New England should closely monitor the progress of Irene.

Wednesday, 8/24/11

5:00 pm: Dangerous Hurricane Irene continues to pound the Southeast Bahamas, and will move over the Central Bahamas overnight and the Northeast Bahamas on Thursday. Irene is expected to stregthen and could become a Category 4 hurricane by tomorrow. Residents from the Carolinas north through New England should monitor the progress of this hurricane.

2:00 pm: Hurricane Irene continues to strengthen this afternoon. A USAF Reserve Hurricane Hunter plane measure sustained winds of 120 mph, which is a solid Category 3 hurricane. Irene could become a Category 4 hurricane by tomorrow. The core of the hurricane will move across the Southeast and Central Bahamas through tonight and over the Northwest Bahamas tomorrow. Interests in eastern North Carolina and the mid-Altantic states should closely monitor the progress of Irene.

11:00 am: Hurricane Irene has turned northwest as of midday Wednesday. A turn to the north-northwest and then north is expected tomorrow and tomorrow night. On that forecast track, the core of Irene will move across the Southeast and Central Bahamas through tonight and over the Northwest Bahamas tomorrow. Irene is a Category 3 hurricane, but could strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane tomorrow.

8:00 am: Hurricane Irene is now a major hurricane. A USAF Reserve Hurricane Hunter plane found winds of 115mph during its flight into the storm this morning, making Irene a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is expected during the next day or so. Irene is currently over the Southeast Bahamas, with the eye heading for the Crooked and Acklins Islands.

5:00 am: Hurricane Irene is strengthening this Wednesday morning as it lashes the Southeastern Bahamas, and is expected to become a major hurricane today. The forecast track takes the core of Irene across the Southeast and Central Bahamas today and the Northwest Bahamas tomorrow. A Hurricane Warning continues for all of the Bahama Islands.

Tuesday, 8/23/11

5:00 pm: Hurricane Irene will be lashing the Turks and Caicos Islands as well as the Southeast Bahamas tonight. Hurricane conditions will spread over the Central Bahamas tomorrow and into the Northwest Bahamas by Thursday. Irene is still expected to become a major hurricane by tomorrow night or Thursday.

12:00 pm: The midday visible satellite image of Hurricane Irene is showing the eye becoming apparent. At midday, the Category Two hurricane was approaching the Turks and Caicos Islands, and should be over the southeastern Bahamas tonight, the central Bahamas early tomorrow and the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Irene is still forecast to become a major hurricane by tomorrow and is a growing threat to the U.S. East Coast.

6:00 am: Hurricane Irene is lashing the northern coast of the Dominican Republic on this Tuesday morning. Hurricane Warnings extend through the Central Bahamas. Irene remains a Category Two hurricane with the highest sustained winds at 100 mph. Further strengthening is expected, and Irene could become a major hurricane later today or tonight. It is a large hurricane, with tropical storm force winds extending outward up to 200 miles from the center.