[bvw]

I think the concept of becoming another Louisiana has got the Governors more spooked, and the media more excited, than Hurricane Irene any day of the week.

That's a reasonable insight. Bad examples can make good lessons. Don't ignore the fact that a good part of the marketable national population lives within the states impacted by this storm. What percentage? I rough guess around 30%. That size market makes for a super lead item.

[randita]

TWC:

twc_hurricane:
From NWS: I-95 southbound at milemarker 166 closed for debris removal #irene [via Twitter]
Saturday August 27, 2011 7:32