8/27/2011 Hurricane Irene Noon Update

1. Irene has really come to a crawl, but the overall storm is widening. Rain is breaking out up through central NJ. Also, the overall structure is looking better. Precip has replaced dry air on the western side and is cycling through.

2. Rainfall amounts so far in NC:

3. A number of tornadoes are being picked up by radar. If you land under one of these bands with yellow or red, be on the look out.

5. estimates of approaching 500,000 w/o power in NC, VA and MD. This number WILL rise.

6. Latest track takes Irene right to Sandy Hook, NJ (bad news for NYC, this brings storm surge to your doorstep).

7. This storm is just as dangerous as advertised! Heed warnings!