Those readings were from dropsonde.
Fro, TWC running commentary:
Jen Narramore - TWC Radio:
Just posted the latest radar image from Weather Tap over the Norfolk area. Heavy rain bands, water levels coming up and tremendous storm surge. It is going to be a rough couple of hours!
Saturday August 27, 2011 7:24
twc_hurricane:
RT @wavy_weather: The Chincoteague Causeway, on Route 175 in Accomack County, is closed due to the storm surge. #Irene [via Twitter]
Saturday August 27, 2011 7:21
twc_hurricane:
RT @portofbalt: Chesapeake Bay will close to cargo ship traffic at 8 pm. As a result @portofbalt will be closed.
Very uncommon! #Irene [via Twitter]
Saturday August 27, 2011 7:19