Irene is a strong Cat. 2 hurricane with a sustained wind of 100 mph, wreaking havoc on the northern coastline of Hispaniola. The storm has neither weakened nor strengthened in the last several hours, because of its interaction with the island, but the storm is forecast to strengthen in the next 24 hours to Cat. 3 strength with a sustained wind of 111 mph or greater. Much of Florida is no longer in the forecast cone; however, we will see impacts from this storm, especially on Thursday...gusty winds and stormy conditions are forecast. The wind will begin to pick up Wed PM.
-KW
