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Hurricane Irene Update (11:00 pm EDT 8/25/2011)

Over the past few hours, Hurricane Irene’s minimum central pressure has dropped a bit (from 947mb to 942mb) and therefore has strengthened a little bit. Maximum sustained winds are still at 115 mph, but I expect them to pick up … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update (1800 UTC 8/23/2011)

Irene remains a Category 2 hurricane.  Movement is west-northwest at around 10 mph.  Hurricane Irene may become a major hurricane (Category 3) as early as late tonight or early tomorrow morning.  People living on the entire east and northeast coast … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update (1800 UTC 8/22/2011)

Hurricane Irene will pass just north of Hispaniola, which means more open water for Irene to intensify.  It wouldn’t surprise me if Irene becomes a major hurricane ( at least Category 3) in the next 24-48 hours, though some weakening is … Continue reading

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