Irene: 2.5 million people without power, new flood dangers, at least 44 deaths in 13 states

Pathfinder · Aug 28, 2011

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border

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Post-Tropical Cyclone IRENE Public Advisory

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WTNT34 KNHC 290245
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 35
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 PM EDT SUN AUG 28 2011

...IRENE BECOMES POST-TROPICAL NEAR THE U.S./CANADIAN BORDER...

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...45.3N 71.3W
ABOUT 50 MI...80 KM N OF BERLIN NEW HAMPSHIRE
ABOUT 105 MI...165 KM S OF QUEBEC CITY QUEBEC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 26 MPH...43 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY...

THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES
HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* SOUTH COAST OF NEW BRUNSWICK FROM THE UNITED STATES/CANADA BORDER
NORTHEASTWARD TO FORT LAWRENCE INCLUDING GRAND MANAN
* SOUTH COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA FROM FORT LAWRENCE TO PORTERS LAKE

THE TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR CANADA WILL LIKELY BE
DISCONTINUED EARLY MONDAY.

GALE-FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT COASTAL AREAS FROM EASTERN
LONG ISLAND TO MAINE THROUGH EARLY MONDAY.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE. FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA OUTSIDE
THE UNITED STATES...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR NATIONAL
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE
IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 45.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 71.3 WEST.
IRENE IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHEAST NEAR 26 MPH...43 KM/H.
A TURN TOWARD THE NORTHEAST AND EAST-NORTHEAST WITH AN INCREASE IN
FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. ON THIS
TRACK...THE CENTER OF IRENE WILL MOVE OVER EASTERN CANADA TONIGHT
AND ON MONDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 50 MPH...85 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS...MAINLY OVER OR NEAR THE WATER WELL TO THE SOUTH AND EAST OF
THE CENTER. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT
48 HOURS.

GALE-FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 365 MILES...585 KM FROM THE
CENTER.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 980 MB...28.94 INCHES.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
STORM SURGE...ELEVATED WATER LEVELS ALONG THE COAST OF NEW ENGLAND
WILL SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT AND ON MONDAY. USERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT
PRODUCTS ISSUED BY THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICES FOR
LOCATION-SPECIFIC STORM TIDE AND SURGE INFORMATION.

RAINFALL...HEAVY RAINS ARE DIMINISHING OVER NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND.
ANY ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS SHOULD AMOUNT TO LESS THAN ONE INCH.

WIND...WINDS OF TROPICAL STORM FORCE...ESPECIALLY IN GUSTS...COULD
STILL OCCUR ACROSS PORTIONS OF EASTERN NEW ENGLAND...NEW
BRUNSWICK...AND NOVA SCOTIA OVERNIGHT. SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER WIND
SPEEDS ARE LIKELY OVER AREAS OF ELEVATED TERRAIN IN NORTHERN NEW
ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER ON THIS SYSTEM. FUTURE INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM...
INCLUDING TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS FROM IRENE...CAN BE FOUND IN
PUBLIC ADVISORIES ISSUED BY THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION
CENTER...UNDER AWIPS HEADER TCPAT4 AND WMO HEADER WTNT34 KWNH...
BEGINNING AT 5 AM EDT.

$$
FORECASTER BERG/STEWART

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/290245.shtml

Pathfinder · Aug 28, 2011

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border

Environment Canada

Tropical Cyclone Information Statements 


Tropical cyclone information statement corrected by the Canadian

Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada
At 9:44 PM ADT Sunday 28 August 2011
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Tropical cyclone information statement for:
Atlantic provinces
Southern Quebec.

For post-tropical storm Irene.

The next intermediate statement will be issued at 12:00 AM ADT.
Followed by the next full statement issued by 3:00 AM ADT.

Center of post-tropical storm Irene nearing the Canadian
Border. Heavy rain and strong winds affecting Southern Quebec
And the Maritimes.

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==discussion==
1. Summary of basic information at 9.00 PM ADT.

Location: 44.1 north 72.1 west.

About 70 kilometres east of Burlington, Vermont.

Maximum sustained winds: 95 km/h.

Present movement: north northeast at 43 km/h.

Minimum central pressure: 978 MB.

2. Public weather impacts and warnings summary.

Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the Fundy coastlines of
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as the Atlantic coast of Nova
Scotia southwest of porter's lake. Irene is being declared
post-tropical with this bulletin issue due to satellite and
Radar imagery indicating that the wind and rainfall
Has spread far from the storm center and the heaviest rainfall is
occurring to the left of the track and most of the highest winds to
the right.

A. Wind.

Irene's extensive wind field is affecting the Maritimes and Southern
Quebec this evening. Yarmouth experienced a wind gust to 93 km/h
This afternoon. Increasing northeasterly winds are now occurring
Over the St. Lawrence River Valley with many stations reporting
Wind gusts in the 60 to 80 km/h range.

Wind warnings are in effect for mainland Nova Scotia, Prince Edward
Island, and all but the northwestern corner of New Brunswick.
Wind gusts between 90 and 110 km/h km/h are possible
Overnight tonight and Monday morning. The Quebec storm prediction
centre has wind warnings in effect for portions of St. Lawrence
River valley where wind gusts up to 100 km/h are expected. Strong
wind gusts may accompany the heavier rain showers in the tropical
airmass overnight in the Maritimes.

B. Rainfall.

Parts of Southwestern New Brunswick and Southern Quebec have already
received in excess of 50 mm of rain.

Rainfall warnings remain in effect for the Eastern Townships of
Quebec, the St. Lawrence River Valley and parts of the Gaspé
Peninsula. Rainfall warnings are also in effect for all but eastern
most portions of New Brunswick. Total ranfall amounts of 50 to 100
millimetres are possible in these areas. The risk of highest rainfall
will be primarily left of the storm track. It is worth noting that
many parts of Eastern Canada have received above normal rainfall this
summer which could raise the risk of flooding and streams
overflowing. Bands of heavy rain will move across the Maritimes
overnight within the tropical airmass giving locally higher amounts.

C. Surge/waves.

Heavy seas, pounding surf and higher than normal water levels are
expected along the Atlantic coast of Southwestern Nova Scotia and the
Fundy coast of New Brunswick tonight. Heavy surf and elevated
Water levels are also expected towards the head of the Bay of Fundy
later Monday morning.

3. Marine impacts and warnings summary.

Gale or storm force wind warnings are in effect for most of the
Maritimes marine district. Gale and storm force wind warnings are in
effect for areas of the St. Lawrence River Valley. Gale warnings are
also in effect for Western Newfoundland marine waters as well.
Wave heights of 6 to 8 metres are possible over western maritime
waters into the Bay of Fundy tonight or early Monday morning.
Large waves up to 5 metres could occur over portions of the Northern
Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday.

Visit weatheroffice.Gc.Ca/hurricane (all in lower case) for the
latest:

- forecast position, central pressure table.

- strength and predicted wind radii table.

- hurricane track information map.

- technical discussion.

Please also refer to the public and marine forecasts and warnings
issued by Environment Canada for your area.

End

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/hurricane/statements_e.html

Pathfinder · Aug 28, 2011

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border - At least 21 deaths

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border - At least 21 deaths

Hurricane Irene leads to at least 21 deaths

</SPAN>Associated Press
Posted on August 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Updated today at 9:05 PM

Hurricane Irene had led to the deaths of at least 21 people in eight states as of Sunday evening:...

Continue reading:
http://www.wwltv.com/news/national/128556998.html

Pathfinder · Aug 28, 2011

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Hurricane Irene: Strong winds, heavy rain for Montreal

By REN? BRUEMMER AND MONIQUE MUISE, The Gazette

August 28, 2011 8:16 PM

MONTREAL - Montreal got a rare taste of the effects of a tropical storm Sunday as the forefront of Hurricane Irene blew into southern Quebec in the early afternoon, bringing high winds, heavy rains and power outages.

As much as 60 to 100 millimetres of rain was forecast to fall within a few hours, and gusts up to 100 kilometres an hour were expected. As of 7 p.m. on Sunday, more than 180,000 Quebec homes -- 62,000 across the Island of Montreal -- were without power, Hydro-Qu?bec reported.

The hurricane, which was downgraded to a tropical storm as it swept over the northern New England states, was so vast it brought heavy rains to Montreal by noon while the main force of the storm was still several hundred kilometres south and several hours away.

Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news...ain+Montreal/5317841/story.html#ixzz1WNwrlQ7H

Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

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Flooding conditions 'awful' in Vermont due to Irene's rains

By Greg Botelho and Phil Gast, CNN<SCRIPT type=text/javascript>cnnAuthor = "By Greg Botelho and Phil Gast, CNN";</SCRIPT>
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(CNN) -- What may be the worst flooding since 1927 turned communities across Vermont on Sunday into islands, as high, fast-moving waters swamped roads and shredded some of the state's iconic covered bridges.

In some areas, homes knocked off their foundations by Hurricane Irene's wrath floated in lake and rivers. One woman was swept away in the Deerfield River in Wilmington and was feared dead, Gov. Peter Shumlin told CNN.

The flooding is so pervasive that officials had no clear idea Sunday night of the potential number of casualties, not to mention the full extent and cost of the damage.

"I think tomorrow we may find some bad things," said state police Capt. Ray Keefe. "I hope not."

The state was under a flash-flood watch Sunday night. Residents were told to expect 4 to 7 inches of rain through Monday morning.

Hundreds of roads remained closed. CNN iReporters provided astounding video images of flooding, especially in the southern part of the state. Military high-water vehicles were sent to Wilmington, which was cut off from outside access.

More...
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/08/28/irene.vermont/

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Road Closures

Latest Press Releases

VEM Emergency Preparedness Workbook

Save the Date: Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference

Daily Situation Report

VEM Newsletter

Forecast from the National Weather Service

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Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

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Vermont Flooding Footage

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRwdQYjC_OI

Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border - At least 21 deaths - Major flooding in Vermont

Re: Irene becomes post-tropical near the U.S./Canadian border - At least 21 deaths - Major flooding in Vermont

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Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Remnants of irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Remnants of irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Post-Tropical Cyclone IRENE Public Advisory

000
WTNT34 KWNH 290852
TCPAT4

REMNANTS OF IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 36
NWS HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER CAMP SPRINGS MD AL092011
500 AM EDT MON AUG 29 2011

...REMNANTS OF IRENE MOVING INTO QUEBEC AND NEWFOUNDLAND.
WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES OVER SECTIONS OF THE NORTHEAST
UNITED STATES...

SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...47.4N 68.8W
ABOUT 100 MILES...165 KM...NW OF HOULTON MAINE.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 025 DEGREES AT 25 MPH...40 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
FLOOD WARNINGS AND HIGH WIND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF
THE NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC INTO NEW ENGLAND.

FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...INCLUDING POSSIBLE WATCHES
AND WARNINGS...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...THE CENTER OF IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 47.4 NORTH...AND LONGITUDE 68.8 WEST. THE REMNANTS OF
IRENE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES WITH
RAINFALL GRADUALLY ENDING THIS MORNING.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...55 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 981 MB...28.97 INCHES.

HAZARDS
-------
RAINFALL...ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL IS NOT EXPECTED.

RAINFALL TOTALS
---------------
SELECTED STORM TOTAL RAINFALL IN INCHES THROUGH 5 AM EDT

...CONNECTICUT...
BURLINGTON 8.70
EAST HARTFORD 8.18
MONROE 7.40
DANBURY 6.72
OXFORD 6.69
WEST HAVEN 6.00
GREENWICH 6.00

...DELAWARE...
ELLENDALE 10.43
ADAMSVILLE 10.00
MILFORD 9.26
DOVER 8.79
HARRINGTON 8.75
GUMBORO 8.62
TOWNSEND 8.34
WILMINGTON 6.48

...MASSACHUSETTS...
SAVOY 9.10
SHELBURNE FALLS 8.50
TOLLAND 7.90
HEATH 7.70
GOSHEN 7.50
WESTHAMPTON 7.15
MILFORD 6.00

...MARYLAND...
PLUM POINT 12.96
EASTON 11.34
HICKMAN 10.50
CALIFORNIA 9.76
RIDGE 8.96
PATUXENT RIVER 8.15
FEDERALSBURG 8.00

...MAINE...
PHILLIPS 6.11
ANDOVER 5.96

...NORTH CAROLINA...
BUNYAN 15.66
NEW BERN 14.79
WILLIAMSTON 14.27
WASHINGTON 13.11
GREENVILLE 12.32
JACKSONVILLE 11.70
CROATAN FOREST 11.13
HAVELOCK 10.70
HOLLY SHELTER 8.26
SOUTHPORT 7.84
WILMINGTON 7.60
ELIZABETH CITY 7.50

...NEW HAMPSHIRE...
SANDWICH 6.09
WASHINGTON 6.00
NORTH WEARE 5.37

...NEW JERSEY...
STOCKTON 10.32
WAYNE 10.20
ORANGE 9.96
PETERSBURG 9.52
NEWARK 8.92
SOMERDALE 8.60
ESTELL MANOR 8.57
HEISLERVILLE 8.50
WINDSOR 8.40
TETERBORO 8.22
SOMERVILLE 7.29
WOODSTOWN 6.98
PLAINSBORO 6.73

...NEW YORK...
TUXEDO PARK 11.48
HARRIMAN 10.45
SUMMIT 8.88
LIVINGSTON 8.26
HUDSON 7.05
NYC CENTRAL PARK 6.87
NORTHPORT 6.78
GRAVESEND 6.78

...PENNSYLVANIA...
LAFAYETTE 8.82
FORKS TWP 8.53
EXTON 7.83
WEST CHESTER 7.46
SPRINGTOWN 7.26
ASTON TWP 6.79
KING OF PRUSSIA 6.71
MORGANTOWN 6.21
PHILADELPHIA 5.70

...RHODE ISLAND...
WARREN 5.37

...VIRGINIA...
SUFFOLK 11.04
NEWLAND 10.50
WAKEFIELD 9.25
NORFOLK 8.73
WILLIAMSBURG 8.21
PORTSMOUTH 7.82
GWYNNS ISLAND 7.27
SANDSTON 6.38
NEWPORT NEWS 6.23

...VERMONT...
WALDEN 7.60
RANDOLPH CENTER 7.15
LUDLOW 6.61
WOODFORD 6.58
WARREN 5.75
CHELSEA 5.25

NEXT ADVISORY
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NEXT ADVISORY ISSUED AT 1100 AM EDT. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS
STORM.

FORECASTER HAMRICK
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Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

VT Governor Peter Shumlin on Vermont Flooding From Hurricane Irene & Climate Change Policy

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Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Hurricane Irene Leads to At Least 27 Deaths

Published August 29, 2011
| Associated Press

Hurricane Irene led to the deaths of at least 27 people in eight states:

...
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2011/08/29/hurricane-irene-leads-to-at-least-24-deaths/#ixzz1WQuMk9JO

Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Thousands in Quebec without power after Irene

One man missing in Yamaska after road washes out

By Max Harrold, The Gazette August 29, 2011 11:30 AM

MONTREAL - There were 165,909 Quebec households without electricity at 10 a.m. Monday, as Hydro-Qu?bec crews worked to repair power lines downed by fallen trees in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene.

On the island of Montreal, the total number of customers without power was 7,053, Hydro-Qu?bec spokesperson Marie Maujin told The Gazette just after 7 a.m.

Most of the households without power were in the Mont?r?gie, with 53,489 homes without power, Maujin said. In the Quebec City area, the total was 29,101 homes without power.

Maujin said she did not know when the power lines might be repaired. Crews were working as fast they could, she said. Hydro-Qu?bec spokesperson Patrice Lavoie said Monday that the 54 teams sent to New Hampshire to help with that state's power outages over the weekend would not affect the provincial utility's ability to restore power in Quebec.

In Yamaska, 105 kilometres northeast of Montreal, one man was missing after two cars plunged into a crevasse created when Grand Chenal Rd. washed out about 5:10 a.m. Monday, S?ret? du Qu?bec Sgt. Val?rie Bolduc said.

Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Thousands+Quebec+without+power+after+Irene/5321920/story.html#ixzz1WQvFNHbP

Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

50,000 lose power after Irene hits N.B.
Residents warned to avoid coastal surges

CBC News

Posted: Aug 29, 2011 7:11 AM AT

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2011 12:45 PM AT

Thousands of New Brunswickers were without electricity Monday after tropical storm Irene blew through the province.

Heather MacLean, spokeswoman for NB Power, said trees heavy with leaves created a sail effect, blowing branches and whole trees onto power lines. MacLean said dozens of crews worked overnight to deal with 371 incidents across the province.

"At peak we had 53,700 without power,? she said. "The wind certainly has had a huge impact.?

More...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/08/29/nb-irene-knocks-power-out.html

Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Post-Tropical Cyclone IRENE Public Advisory

000
WTNT34 KWNH 291523
TCPAT4

REMNANTS OF IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 37
NWS HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PREDICTION CENTER CAMP SPRINGS MD AL092011
1100 AM EDT MON AUG 29 2011

...REMNANTS OF IRENE MOVING THROUGH EASTERN QUEBEC. WIDESPREAD
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES OVER SECTIONS OF THE NORTHEAST UNITED
STATES...

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...49.5N 66.2W
ABOUT 191 MILES...307 KM...NNE OF FRENCHVILLE MAINE.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 035 DEGREES AT 25 MPH...40 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...986 MB...29.09 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHERN
MID-ATLANTIC INTO NEW ENGLAND.

HIGH WIND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN MAINE.

FOR INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...INCLUDING POSSIBLE WATCHES
AND WARNINGS...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
AT 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...THE CENTER OF IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 49.5 NORTH...AND LONGITUDE 66.2 WEST. THE REMNANTS OF
IRENE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE NORTHEAST WITH NO ADDITIONAL RAINFALL
EXPECTED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 35 MPH...56 KM/H...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS.

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 986 MB...29.11 INCHES.

HAZARDS
-------
RAINFALL...ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL IS NOT EXPECTED.

RAINFALL TOTALS
---------------
SELECTED STORM TOTAL RAINFALL IN INCHES THROUGH 5 AM EDT

...CONNECTICUT...
NEW HARTFORD 10.15
BURLINGTON 8.70
EAST HARTFORD 8.18
MONROE 7.40
DANBURY 6.72
OXFORD 6.69
WEST HAVEN 6.00
GREENWICH 6.00
NEW HAVEN 3.34

...DELAWARE...
ELLENDALE 10.43
SMYRNA 3 SSE 10.28
ADAMSVILLE 10.00
VIOLA 9.64
MILFORD 9.26
DOVER 8.79
HARRINGTON 8.75
GUMBORO 8.62
TOWNSEND 8.34
WILMINGTON AIRPORT 6.94

...MAINE...
BAXTER ST PARK 9.91
PHILLIPS 6.34
ANDOVER 6.20
MILLINOCKET 4.00

...MARYLAND...
PLUM POINT 3 WSW 12.96
OCEAN CITY 12.09
LEONARDTOWN 1 NE 13.35
EASTON 2 SE 11.80
HICKMAN 10.50
RIDGE 1 N 11.03
CALIFORNIA 2 W 10.31
PATUXENT RIVER 8.15
FEDERALSBURG 8.00
DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE 1 SSE 2.85

...MASSACHUSETTS...
SAVOY 9.10
WESTHAMPTON 2 SW
SHELBURNE FALLS 8.50
TOLLAND 7.90
HEATH 7.70
GOSHEN 7.50
MILFORD 2 NNW 6.93
WEST SPRINGFIELD 2.45

...NEW HAMPSHIRE...
PINKHAM NOTCH 7.33
SANDWICH 6.09
WASHINGTON 6.00
NORTH WEARE 5.37

...NEW JERSEY...
FREEHOLD TWP 1 WNW 11.27
LITTL FALLS TWP 1 WNW 10.71
STOCKTON 10.32
WAYNE 10.20
ORANGE 9.96
PETERSBURG 1 NNE 9.52
NEWARK AIRPORT 8.92
TETERBORO 8.22
TRENTON 5.00
ATLANTIC CITY 4.56

...NEW YORK...
EAST DURHAM 13.30
EAST JEWETT 12.22
MONROE 2 SE 11.79
TUXEDO PARK 11.48
HARRIMAN 10.45
SUMMIT 8.88
LIVINGSTON 8.26
HUDSON 7.05
NYC CENTRAL PARK 6.87
NWS ALBANY 5.85

...NORTH CAROLINA...
JACKSONVILLE 2 E 20.00
BUNYAN 15.66
NEW BERN 14.79
WILLIAMSTON 14.27
WASHINGTON 13.11
GREENVILLE 12.32
CROATAN FOREST 11.13
HAVELOCK 10.70
HOLLY SHELTER 8.26
WILMINGTON 7.60

...PENNSYLVANIA...
LAFAYETTE 8.82
FORKS TWP 8.53
GOULDSBORO 8.00
EXTON 7.83
WEST CHESTER 7.46
SPRINGTOWN 7.26
ASTON TWP 6.79
KING OF PRUSSIA 6.71
MORGANTOWN 6.21
PHILADELPHIA CENTER 5.73

...RHODE ISLAND...
WARREN 5.37

...VERMONT...
MENDON 11.23
WALDEN 7.60
RANDOLPH CENTER 7.15
LUDLOW 6.61
WOODFORD 7.15
WARREN 5.75
CHELSEA 5.25

...VIRGINIA...
VIRGINIA BEACH 9 WNW 20.40
SUFFOLK 11.04
NEWLAND 10.50
WAKEFIELD 9.25
NORFOLK 8.73
WILLIAMSBURG 8.21
PORTSMOUTH 7.82
GWYNNS ISLAND 7.27
NEWPORT NEWS 6.23
RICHMOND INTL ARPT 4.73
REAGAN NATIONAL APT 3.74

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
THIS IS THE LAST PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL
PREDICTION CENTER FOR THIS SYSTEM. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS
STORM.

FORECASTER SOLTOW
$$

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Pathfinder · Aug 29, 2011

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

Re: Remnants of Irene moving into Quebec and Newfoundland - Widespread major flooding continues over sections of the Northeast

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Press Release # 021-11
Monday, August 29, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: (347) 396-4177
Susan Craig/Chanel Caraway: Pressoffice@health.nyc.gov


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Health Department Advises New Yorkers on Protecting Their Health and Avoiding Injury following Hurricane Irene

Guidelines to minimize personal harm and illness during clean-up

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-->August 29, 2011?The Health Department today issued guidelines and practical advice to the many New Yorkers impacted by flooding and power outages in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The New York City Health Department advises New Yorkers to keep the following health tips in mind as they recover from the storm and to take caution when making efforts to repair storm damage to their homes.

Here is some useful information about how to keep yourself and your family safe:

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning: Never use generators, charcoal grills, or camp stoves inside your home or garage. Always keep generators outdoors and away from windows and doors.

While floodwaters are unlikely to be contaminated with sewage, wear boots, gloves, and do not splash flood water on skin as a precaution.

Throw away any food, including packaged food, that was touched by flood water.

Do not open the refrigerator if you?ve lost power. If the fridge door remains closed, foods will remain cold for longer, possibly until the power comes back on. Throw away meat, chicken, fish and dairy products if they are kept at more than 40 degrees F for more than 2 hours.

Dry all wet areas quickly and fully to prevent mold.

Tap water is safe to drink. Sewage overflows don?t typically affect the water supply in New York City. If it doesn?t work when you turn on your faucet, make sure you run the water for 30 seconds or until it runs cold before you drink it or cook with it.

Exercise extreme caution when assessing downed trees or other large obstacles that may have fallen on your property.

Do not wade in deep water. Electrical hazards may be present, including equipment or cables.

Never touch a fallen power line. Call the power company to report fallen power lines. If electrical circuits and equipment have gotten wet or are in or near water, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse on the service panel. Do not turn the power back on until electrical equipment has been inspected by a qualified electrician.

During power outages, use flashlights or other battery-operated lights. Avoid using candles.

Take precautions to avoid falls, strains, cuts and bruises. Secure ladders and use on level ground. Use protective eyewear and gloves when clearing debris and get help to lift heavy items.

Avoid driving vehicles in flooded areas and obstructions in roadways.

Call 311 to report unsafe conditions. As always, dial 911 for emergencies only.

More Detail on Health Tips:

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, toxic gas that can kill you before you are aware it is in your home.

DO NOT run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.
If your carbon monoxide detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.
Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated.
For additional information on carbon monoxide see http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ei/eicarbon.shtml

Clean Up

Floods can cause damage to floors, walls, rugs and personal belongings. After a flood, it is important to clean and dry affected items as quickly as possible to prevent mold growth. If flood waters contain sewage, it is important to disinfect contaminated items and to keep yourself from coming into contact with the sewage while you clean.

Wash and dry all clothing and other washable items, using detergent and water.

Clean floors, furniture and other surfaces with detergent and water.
If the flood waters contain sewage:
- Remove visible contamination with detergent and water from surfaces.
- Disinfect by wiping surface with a bleach solution. Use a half cup of household bleach in a gallon of water. Non-bleach sanitizers can also be used.
  Warning: Never mix bleach with ammonia or detergents containing ammonia products, since dangerous gases may be created. Bleach may damage some materials.
- Keep children, pets and people with compromised immune systems away until the area has been cleaned and disinfected.
- Wash your hands, body and clothing with soap and water after cleanup.

Stay away from deep water. Extensive flooding damage may require cleanup and restoration by professionals.

Prevent Mold

Mold usually takes a day or two to develop after flooding. Mold may cause allergic reactions in some people and may also be an asthma trigger. Take the following steps to avoid mold growth:

Open windows (if it is not raining)
Use fans to dry out your home and reduce odors. Warning: DO NOT run any electrical equipment or appliances near standing water.
Use a dehumidifier to help dry out enclosed spaces. If there is extensive damage, hire a professional to clean and restore your home.

Clean Mold

If the mold problem is small (less than about 10 square feet ? roughly a 3 foot by 3 foot patch), then you can normally handle the cleanup job yourself. If you have a larger area of mold, you may need professional help.
Remove mold with sponges or rags using a detergent.Scrub mold off hard surfaces with soap or a detergent, and water, and dry completely.
Moldy ceiling tiles, carpet and other porous materials should be thrown away.Dispose of any sponges or rags used to clean mold.
If the mold returns quickly or spreads, you may have an ongoing water/moisture problem.
Protect yourself: Use waterproof gloves. For larger jobs, consider using safety goggles and a respirator.
Learn more about how to clean mold and the health effects of mold by visiting http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/epi/mold.shtml

Keep Food Safe
Cleaning up

DO NOT eat any food or beverages that may have come into contact with flood water. If in doubt, throw it out.
Inspect canned foods and discard any food in damaged cans.
Thoroughly wash dishes and utensils with soap and water, using hot water if available, if they have come in contact with flood water.
Thoroughly wash countertops with soap and water, using hot water if available, if they have come into contact with flood water. When cleaning or disinfecting, wear protective clothing, such as gloves, to avoid skin contact, irritation, or infection.
Throw away wooden cutting boards, wooden dishes and utensils, plastic utensils, baby bottle nipples, and pacifiers that have come into contact with flood water.
Make sure to carefully clean corners, cracks and crevices, door handles, and door seals, in rooms that have been affected by flood water.

Refrigeration

Throw away refrigerators that have been submerged in flood water, or if enough moisture was present from liquefied food items to reach the insulation inside the equipment.

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Pathfinder · Aug 31, 2011

Irene: 2.5 million people without power, new flood dangers, at least 44 deaths in 13 states

New flood dangers as East Coast reels from Irene

By JOHN CURRAN, Associated Press ? 3 hours ago

NEWFANE, Vt. (AP) ? As emergency airlift operations brought ready-to-eat meals and water to Vermont residents left isolated and desperate, states along the Eastern Seaboard continued to be battered Tuesday by the after effects of Irene, the destructive hurricane turned tropical storm.

Dangerously damaged infrastructure, 2.5 million people without power and thousands of water-logged homes and businesses continued to overshadow the lives of residents and officials from North Carolina through New England, where the storm has been blamed for at least 44 deaths in 13 states.

But new dangers developed in New Jersey and Connecticut, where once benign rivers rose menacingly high. New Jersey ordered new evacuations.

The Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey crested ? causing extensive flooding along its course and forcing a round of evacuations and rescues in Paterson, the state's third-largest city.

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Pathfinder · Aug 31, 2011

Re: Irene: 2.5 million people without power, new flood dangers, at least 44 deaths in 13 states

National Guard Airlifts Supplies to Vermont Towns Isolated by Irene's Flooding
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Irene: 2.5 million people without power, new flood dangers, at least 44 deaths in 13 states

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