Hurricane Irene [Now at Cat 3]

NHC/NOAA ^ | 20 August 2011 | NHC/NOAA

[NautiNurse]

Tropical Storm Irene has developed from Invest 97 in the Western Atlantic Ocean, east of the Leeward Islands.

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[mewzilla]

Thank you so much for all your hard work and diligence on these threads, NautiNurse!

Continuing prayers for all in harm's way.

[mware]

same here.

I have 5 one gallons jugs set to fill up for drinking water.

[mewzilla]

Great info! An addition, if I may? Don’t forget plans/supplies for any pets :)

[mware]

Oh they were bad, real bad, but they did not hit NJ like the one in 1962.

[dixie sass]

Maybe if we all put our minds to it, we could “think” it bsck out to sea...

I know - dream on.

[tarheelswamprat]

Good comments about the gas.

I’d like to piggyback an additional caution on your comments for people who might wind up using gas-powered electric generators to be extremely conscious and careful about ensuring they have proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust. People die every year from that while using generators in poorly-ventilated areas.

[Gabz]

I just heard that. I listen to a Salisbury radio station during the day.

[alancarp]

Darn Good idea — and if you’re thinking about doing it... better start right now.

[lonestar]

I feel better. ;)

After Rita we had a tree (BIG pine) on the house and no electricity for 3 weeks. We were evacuated for duration of no electricy. We're 70 miles from GOM...as a bird flies.

[nutmeg]

Hi fatima... stay safe there on the Jersey shore!

{{{hugs}}}

[nutmeg]

How are you doing, FRiend? Wow, it's been a long time! :-)

Hope you and victim of circumstance are doing well...

{{{hugs}}}

[mware]

Looks like tomorrow will be a baking day for me.

Was planning to bake some pumpkin bread anyway.

I also have about 30 tins of sterno.

In case of electricity loss, I'll be able to heat up can goods.

[nutmeg]

Thanks for the info about the gas. My tank is less than half full... thank you for reminding me to fill up, FRiend!

[mware]

Talking about it making land fall off South Jersey.

[mware]

Think I’ll stop off at the bank and take out some extra money just in case.

[abner]

We are doing well. We survived the earthquake. Now we just need to get through Irene with minimal discomfort. Hope you and zelig are well.

[nanetteclaret]

Don’t forget your non-electric can opener!

[Fishtalk]

Thank you so very much. Been looking for a hurricane thread. Sure would like to see it in breaking news soon.

[DJ MacWoW]

Good gravy! We've been lucky. We had some 70 MPH winds but only lost roofing shingles.

We have an old well out front with a broken pump in it. A bucket works too. :-)

[Betis70]

Good idea. I did that before the debt debacle.