Hurricane Irene Update, Aug 25, 2011

This morning's forecast has Irene moving back to the west, placing more of the Carolinas in the threatened area than yesterday.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from Edisto Beach, SC to Surf City, NC.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect from north of Surf City, NC to the North Carolina - Virginia border,

Hurricane Irene is currently a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. 

This graphic depicts the error cone - the area that could be affected.  The forecast track (center line) is the best estimate, but any area inside the error cone should be considered at risk.

This graphic depicts the wind field distribution along the forecast track.  The blue envelope represents winds greater than 39 mph (tropical storm force).  The yellow envelope represents winds greater than 58 mph.  The red envelope represents wind speeds greater than 75 mph (hurricane force).

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