Lifeguard watches from his chair at a beach before the arrival of Hurricane Irene on August 27, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. On Long Island and the Rockaways, calls should go to 1-800-930-5003; we will send a service technician to your location. Just after its initial landfall, Irene was accordingly upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, the first of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. Irene hit Crooked, Acklin sand Long Island in the Bahamas saa category 3 hurricane (on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) but gradually weakened after crossing the Bahamas. [92], In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency on August 25,[93] with President Obama reaffirming the declaration nationally by August 27. AccuWeather radar showed . [35] Wide-scale assessments confirmed light damage to public schools, mostly confined to debris and leaks. Swollen rivers, creeks, and streams caused widespread residential flooding and damage to roads; saturated soil in the region triggered mudslides, causing additional disruptions. [87] In anticipation of the storm, thousands of sandbags were prepared for placement at flood-prone Washington Metro station entrances. With Hurricane Irene Near, 370,000 in New York City Get Evacuation Order . [106] The United States Tennis Association cancelled special events planned for the 2011 US Open. A tornado moved through the Sandbridge community in Virginia Beach, in the morning hours of August 27, ripping the roofs off at least five homes and damaging several others. A total of 5 people were killed in North Carolina as the result of Irene. Rainfall Totals from Hurricane Irene, August 26-27, 2011. [160] As well, a local church on the island partially collapsed due to the storm. 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Gov. [126] The agricultural sector also suffered losses from the storm, particularly near the location of landfall. [52], In advance of the storm, hundreds of thousands of people evacuated near coastal areas, and hundreds of shelters were prepared. The Moral Authority, the nation's newest branch of government, has virtually eliminated crime, poverty, and most social ills, but it also rules the land with a tyrannical fist, championing ignorance and brandishing fear. [183] Two people in Pitt and Sampson Counties were additionally killed by falling trees, as were two others in Goldsboro and Pitt County in traffic accidents. [86], In Washington, D.C., the forecast arrival of Hurricane Irene caused postponement of the planned August 28 dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. [28], On September 3, Governor Cuomo announced the creation of a $15 million federal relief fund to help farmers there cope with the damage,[239] after an estimated $45 million in crop damage on 145,000 acres (59,000 ha). Hurricane Watch, Tropical Storm Watch, Storm Surge Watch Published.. “It was nice and warm so I put my bathing suit on and went out there to work on it with my son,” Nolan said. Map View [138], Skirting barely north past Hispaniola, the large storm produced gales and prolonged precipitation in the Dominican Republic, displacing over 37,700 people and leaving at least 88 communities isolated in its wake. [120] Due to the storm conditions, LIAT was forced to suspend all of its flights in Antigua for early August 22. Long Island officials and residents are kicking into high gear as Hurricane Irene continues down its projected path toward the area.. [128] Across the territory at least 1,044 people had to take shelter, and 1,446 people in total were evacuated. Patrick declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene", "Live blog: Irene's winds 'extremely dangerous' at 105 mph", "Maine under state of emergency; Canadian utilities sending workers", "Irene bringing gasoline shortages, power outages", "Update: Irene forces Saturday Sox-A's doubleheader", "Clubs take precautions in advance of Irene", "Jets-Giants game moved to Saturday afternoon", "Live blog: New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey to halt transit services", "Friday Update: M.L.S. [104] Cuomo deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to assist police, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Port Authority in New York and Long Island. Andrew M. Cuomo labeled Prattsville as the place in New York State hardest hit by the storm. High winds uprooted crop plants, and several coffee and banana plantations sustained minor damage. In this gripping narrative history, Al Roker from NBC’s Today and the Weather Channel vividly examines the deadliest natural disaster in American history—a haunting and inspiring tale of tragedy, heroism, and resilience that is full of ... [174] Scattered power outages left over 4,000 residences in the dark, mostly due to toppled utility poles. Scott Richheimer, Kitchen Manager of the Allegria hotel, stands outside the flooded lobby when Hurricane Irene swept through on August 28, 2011 in. [216][217] On August 31, Paterson counted 6,000 displaced persons, and three of four bridges crossing the Passaic River remained closed. More than 400 trees fell in Philadelphia, and 200 trees fell in Pittsburgh, seven buildings collapsed and twenty roads were closed. Fire Weather Forecasts, Climate/Historical Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday morning after marching up the East Coast, leaving at least 11 dead, as many as 3.6 million households without electricity and forcing the cancellation of more than 11,000 flights on its advance. [125][126] President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency. Two snapped about four or five o’clock, and one snapped half an hour ago,” Nolan said at mid-morning, adding that the winds remained very strong even though the rain had passed. The bridge could be in place for more than 10 years while other solutions are considered.[185]. [112], In Maine, Governor Paul LePage declared a state of emergency on August 26, in preparation for the expected arrival of Hurricane Irene on August 28. [44] The Cape May – Lewes Ferry across Delaware Bay also suspended service for late August 27, through August 28, in response to the pending arrival of the hurricane. At Long Beach, churning waves drove over the boardwalk and on to city streets. This book gives a multi-dimensional treatment of scientific results of studies of Superstorm Sandy, and it is a valuable reference for oceanographers, coastal geologists, climatologists, dynamic meteorologists, paleotempostologists, ... In Connecticut, 20 homes in East Haven were destroyed and five others were damaged beyond repair by flooding and storm surge along the shore of Long Island Sound. Irene would gradually weaken to a strong Category 1 storm as it approached the North Carolina coast as dry air wrapped into the hurricane. [249] An elderly woman, who resided in Prospect, died in similar situations, when a falling tree caused power lines to collapse onto her home, starting a fire;[166] her husband was critically injured. Over the subsequent day (August 22), while passing near the island of Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Irene moved toward Puerto Rico, more northward than initially expected, where it underwent a considerable increase in strength and organization. [42], In eastern Pennsylvania, the ground was already saturated with water when the hurricane arrived, since the preceding month had been the wettest ever recorded. This proved very damaging for some, as Hurricane Sandy ended up being far worse than predicted. September 27, 1985: Hurricane Gloria crosses Long Island and Connecticut as a Category 1 hurricane, making it the first hurricane of significant strength to hit southern New . Most of the damage in the region occurred due to flooded rivers, with some agricultural losses reported. [16], With the hurricane then situated just north of the mountainous coast of Hispaniola, the storm deepened little after reemerging over water, and any additional organization during the rest of the day was gradual. National Weather Service About 180,000 on Long Island are affected by electrical outages, with 30,000 . [242] Farmers were worried the reports would deter tourists from visiting farm country for traditional autumn activities and purchases, an economic setback which some said would exacerbate the damage from the storm. In the vicinity of Port-au-Prince, brisk winds blew down many refuge tents home to victims from the major January 12, 2010 earthquake. Brisk winds produced scattered power outages[168][failed verification] and waves reaching as high as 12 ft (3.7 m);[168] rough surf in the Boynton Inlet injured at least eight people,[169] and two surfers were killed offshore Volusia County. The storm paralleled offshore of Hispaniola, continuing to slowly intensify in the process. The peak wind gust recorded was 115 mph at the Cedar Island Ferry Terminal in Carteret County as the eye was moving ashore (Figure 5). Updated forecast for Vermont on Hurricane Irene" (August 26, 2011). As Irene headed up Pamlico Sound, the front end of the hurricane drew its waters inland. More than the life of an intensely—even pathologically—ambitious man however, this book is a fascinating portrait of America in the grip of Cold War fear, anger, suspicion, and betrayal. Found inside – Page 291... reports from Long Island becoming more frequent Pacific Loon, ... there is one nonpelagic record relating to Hurricane Irene in 2011 Fea's Petrel, ... The Long Island Express (1938) The Long Island Express hit Long Island on September 21, 1938 as a Category 3 with wind gusts of 125 mph devastating the coast of Long Island with storm surges of 18 feet. [223], Flooding of the Ramapo River and more than a half-mile (1 km) of washouts led both Metro-North and NJ Transit to suspend service on the Port Jervis Line north of Suffern for nearly three months. [41] States of emergency and hurricane warnings were declared for much of the East Coast, including North Carolina,[42] Virginia,[42][43] Maryland,[43] Delaware,[44] the District of Columbia,[45] Pennsylvania,[46] New Jersey,[42] New York,[42] Connecticut,[47] Rhode Island,[48] Massachusetts,[49] Vermont,[50] New Hampshire,[51] and Maine. A few hours later, Irene made its ninth and final landfall in Brooklyn, New York City. The storm also threatens New York City, Long Island, and Boston, and could reach those areas by early next week. [57] Four area hospitals began evacuating patients on August 26;[51][57][71] sixteen nursing homes and adult care facilities were also evacuated. Henri, which weakened from a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday morning, had sustained winds of 60 mph when it made landfall at about 12:15 p.m., the National Hurricane Center said. Damage is $300 million. [94] Mandatory evacuations were ordered for all of Cape May County and all Atlantic County shore communities east of Route 9,[95] prompting Atlantic City's first evacuation in history. [271][272][273] In New Brunswick, many trees fell in the wake of the hurricane, mainly due to the strong winds associated with the storm. [256] Rhode Island electric company, National Grid, expected it would take until Labor Day weekend to restore power to the most remote areas and areas which were most damaged. Tropical Storm Henri, which upgraded to a hurricane Saturday, is heading for Long Island and southern New . " Storm Surge brings together the melting glaciers, the warming oceans, and a broad historical perspective to explain how our changing climate and developing coastlines are making New York and other cities more vulnerable. The vehicles were overtaken by the waters beneath a dipping Conrail underpass on South Main Street. [127] About 121,000 customers were cut off from potable water service at the height of the storm. Resultant floods combined with two overflown rivers swept through much of San Cristóbal, causing one bridge to collapse under the rushing waters. The ninth named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Irene originated from a well-defined Atlantic tropical wave that began showing signs of organization east of the Lesser Antilles. [150] Overall, officials indicated impact was less severe than initially feared; the storm only left isolated flood damage in its wake, particularly throughout northern parts of the country. About .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}3+1⁄2 hours later, Tropical Storm Irene made landfall with 65 mph (105 km/h) winds in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. A two-story lifeguard tower came loose and was smashed against the boardwalk by the ferocious surge before the structure was pushed up onto the boardwalk. [35] As Irene was forecast to make landfall on Hispaniola, a tropical storm watch was initially issued for the south coast of the Dominican Republic, though it was upgraded to a hurricane warning on August 21, after strengthening was forecast. A man walks along the waterfront as Hurricane Irene passes to the east of Nassau on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, Thursday Aug. 25, 2011. On August 21, the surface center reformed closer to the deepest convection, as an anticyclone aloft provided supportive outflow over the cyclone. Statewide, the cost of repairs for road and bridge damage alone was estimated to exceed $700 million. US Dept of Commerce [124], Across Puerto Rico, heavy rains caused extensive damage to roads while hurricane-force winds toppled many trees and utility poles, which led more than 1 million residences without power. [144] Heavy rains also fell across La Altagracia Province, where one person in Higüey went missing and hundreds were evacuated. Nov. 13, 2003.WIND EVENT. Local Significant Event Summary [78][79] Certain geographic areas of Somerset and Wicomico Counties, along with all mobile homes in Wicomico County, had mandatory evacuation orders put in effect. The Long Island Express was responsible for, in total, 700 deaths, $308 million in damage, and 63,000 people homeless between Long Island and . All subway, bus, and commuter rail service in New York City was halted[105] at noon on August 27. With the improved structure, as well as light wind shear and high sea surface temperatures, Irene was forecast to strengthen to near hurricane force prior to landfall in Hispaniola. Bridgeport sustained heavier damages and many parts of south Groton had numerous power outages which took weeks to get up back and running. Ocean and Sound overwash created numerous breaches of Highway 12 along the Outer Banks. Office Newsletter Found insideA smart, funny take on the Charles Dickens classic BLEAK HOUSE—for anyone who’s ever held on to a dream just a little too long. 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