1. Sustained winds for Irene are 90mph.
2. Storm surge in NC is reported to be around 8 feet in some locations.
3. While Irene has made landfall near Cape Lookout, NC....rain is already spreading up to the Deleware Beaches and inches towards NJ. What does that mean, well, this will be a long rain event!
4. Numerous rotations were present on radar in NC with heavier bands of rain. This is the reason why tornado watches have extended further north, and will likely be extended into our area when Irene gets closer.
5. Regardless of the "strength" of Irene, this threat has and always be flooding!!! In fact, to me, the threat of flooding looks better today than it has at any point up to now. That precipitation field is HUGE! Usually, its common to see heavier bands with hurricanes, but this is solid!
6. While winds may be less than anticipated, its not going to take much to knock trees over. The ground is soaked!
Here are some early morning graphics:
Tornado Watch:
More to come!
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