Whind and rain are not hype as the groupd is already saturated and soggy from this month's record rains. Trees will be blown over easier than normal. Downed trees knock out power, communications and hinder emergency response. Based on what happens in PA and NJ when a line of thunderstorms comes through, Irene can cause some big trouble.
Atlantic City Electric,the provider for most electricity in our area, sent out a telephone message to all their customers this morning, warning them that they should prepare to be without electricity for several days.