[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HURRICANE IRENE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...DANGEROUS HURRICANE IRENE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE REGION
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...

.NEW INFORMATION...
NEW WATCHES AND WARNINGS ISSUED. UPDATED STORM INFORMATION ALONG
WITH WIND, STORM SURGE AND INLAND FLOODING INFORMATION.

.AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY...EASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA...DELAWARE...AND THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE. THIS
STATEMENT ALSO APPLIES TO COASTAL AREAS FROM SANDY HOOK NEW JERSEY
TO FENWICK ISLAND DELAWARE INCLUDING ALL OF THE DELAWARE BAY.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A HURRICANE WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...NEW
CASTLE...KENT...INLAND SUSSEX...DELAWARE BEACHES...WESTERN
MONMOUTH...EASTERN MONMOUTH...SALEM...GLOUCESTER...CAMDEN...
NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...OCEAN...CUMBERLAND...ATLANTIC...CAPE
MAY...ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY...COASTAL ATLANTIC...COASTAL
OCEAN...SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON...DELAWARE AND PHILADELPHIA.

FOR MARINE INTERESTS...A HURRICANE WARNING CONTINUES FOR ALL OF
NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE COASTAL WATERS AND DELAWARE BAY.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
CECIL...KENT MD...QUEEN ANNES...TALBOT...CAROLINE...MERCER...
CHESTER...MONTGOMERY AND BUCKS.

A HURRICANE WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
MIDDLESEX.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...
MORRIS...SOMERSET.

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE REGION. PLEASE LISTEN
CLOSELY FOR ANY FLOOD WARNINGS THAT MIGHT BE IN EFFECT FOR YOUR
AREA.

.STORM INFORMATION...
AT 5 AM EDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 29.3N...LONGITUDE 77.2W. THIS WAS ABOUT 710 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF ATLANTIC CITY NJ. STORM MOTION WAS NORTH OR
360 DEGREES AT 14 MPH. STORM INTENSITY WAS 110 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
DANGEROUS HURRICANE IRENE IS FORECAST TO TRACK NORTH NORTHEAST
THROUGH SUNDAY, WHICH BRINGS THE CENTER VERY NEAR THE NEW JERSEY
COAST ON SUNDAY. THE STORM WILL BRING STRONG AND DAMAGING WINDS,
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL AND COASTAL FLOODING. THE AMOUNT OF RAINFALL
ANTICIPATED IS 6 TO 12 INCHES. THIS AMOUNT OF RAIN IN COMBINATION
WITH A RATHER WET MONTH WILL LEAD TO AREAS OF FLOODING. THERE IS
THE POTENTIAL FOR MAJOR FLOODING IN SOME LOCATIONS. WHEN MAKING
DECISIONS, DO NOT FOCUS ON THE EXACT FORECAST TRACK AS THIS HURRICANE
IS A LARGE STORM. THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION,
THEREFORE EVERYONE IS URGED COMPLETE THEIR PREPARATIONS TODAY.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS ARE IN EFFECT FOR CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS FOR LONG BEACH ISLAND, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW
JERSEY STARTS AT 8 AM TODAY.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS IN ATLANTIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY BEGAN AT 6 AM
TODAY.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT RESIDENTS AND VISITORS FOLLOW THE ADVICE OF
LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN EVACUATIONS ARE ORDERED.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FOR THOSE UNDER A WARNING, NOW IS THE TIME TO RUSH TO COMPLETION
PREPARATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY. EVACUATE IF
DIRECTED TO DO SO BY LOCAL OFFICIALS, OR IF YOUR HOME IS
VULNERABLE TO HIGH WINDS OR FLOODING.

FOR INTERESTS AT PORTS, DOCKS AND MARINAS, URGENTLY COMPLETE
PRESCRIBED PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
PLAN FOR TROPICAL CYCLONES. IF YOU LIVE ON A BOAT, MAKE FINAL
PREPARATIONS FOR SECURING YOUR CRAFT BEFORE LEAVING IT. BE SURE TO
ACCOUNT FOR THE POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF BRIDGES AND CAUSEWAYS.

REGARDING ANY COASTAL WATERS UNDER A WARNING, SMALL CRAFT SHOULD
REMAIN IN PORT AND WELL SECURED.

FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH, CONTINUE WITH YOUR PREPARATIONS AND
LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS
FOR OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO
THE FORECAST.

FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY AND PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION,
PLEASE REFER TO THE DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO YOUR
LOCATION AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE OFFICE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY AROUND 9 AM EDT, OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS
WARRANT.

NJZ008-010-262000-
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MORRIS-SOMERSET-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BEFORE CONDITIONS
DETERIORATE. KEEP INFORMED WHILE LISTENING FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS WHICH CAN BE BLOWN AROUND. STRONGLY
CONSIDER EVACUATING IF YOU LIVE IN A MOBILE HOME, AND DO SO IF
ORDERED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS VERY SMALL.
ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS 51
TO 61 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A GENERAL STEADY TREND SINCE THE
LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START
AS EARLY AS SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT.

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE MOVES CLOSER, THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH
WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS FROM SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. A GENERAL CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF AT
LEAST MINOR TO LOCALLY MODERATE DAMAGE.

...INLAND FLOODING...
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. HEAVY AND
POSSIBLY RECORD SETTING RAINFALL AMOUNTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
MAY RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE AREA.

$$

DEZ001>004-NJZ013-014-016>027-PAZ070-071-262000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-WESTERN MONMOUTH-
EASTERN MONMOUTH-SALEM-GLOUCESTER-CAMDEN-NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON-
OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-DELAWARE-
PHILADELPHIA-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A HURRICANE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MAKE THE FINAL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. RUSH TO
COMPLETION THE HARDENING OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS BY CLOSING
SHUTTERS AND BRACING GARAGE DOORS.

IF EVACUATING, LEAVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. GUARD AGAINST BEING
STUCK OUT ON ROADWAYS WHEN DANGEROUS WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS ARRIVE.
AGAIN, DO NOT STAY IN A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME.
REMEMBER, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN MOST OFFICIAL SHELTERS, SO CHECK
AHEAD WITH YOUR INTENDED SHELTER.

IF STAYING IN A HOME, TURN THE REFRIGERATOR TO MAXIMUM COLD AND
KEEP IT CLOSED. TURN OFF PROPANE TANKS AND UNPLUG SMALL
APPLIANCES. FILL THE BATHTUB WITH WATER IN CASE THE TAP WATER
BECOMES UNAVAILABLE AFTER THE STORM. THIS IS FOR CLEANING AND
FLUSHING PURPOSES. DO NOT DRINK IT.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 14 PERCENT. ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS UP TO 82 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A
GENERAL STEADY TREND SINCE THE LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF
TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START AS EARLY AS SATURDAY
AFTERNOON.

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE APPROACHES, SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY SATURDAY EVENING. MAXIMUM WINDS
ARE FORECAST TO BE IN THE 50 TO 60 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS UP TO
85 MPH. DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY. MOST POORLY ANCHORED MOBILE
HOMES WILL BE DAMAGED. OTHER HOMES MAY HAVE DAMAGE TO SHINGLES,
SIDING, GUTTERS AND WINDOWS, ESPECIALLY IF THESE ITEMS ARE NOT
PROPERLY SECURED. LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS WILL BECOME AIRBORNE, CAUSING
ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY. SOME POWER LINES WILL BE
KNOCKED DOWN BY FALLING TREES, RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES. MANY
LARGE BRANCHES OF TREES WILL BE SNAPPED, AND A FEW TREES WILL BE
UPROOTED.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
MUCH DEPENDS ON THE PRECISE SIZE, INTENSITY AND TRACK OF THE
SYSTEM AS IT APPROACHES THE COAST. GIVEN THE LATEST FORECAST,
A STORM SURGE OF 3 TO 6 FEET IS POSSIBLE.

...INLAND FLOODING...
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. HEAVY AND
POSSIBLY RECORD SETTING RAINFALL AMOUNTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY
RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE AREA.

...COASTAL HAZARDS...
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION ALONG WITH
BATTERING WAVES.

...RIP CURRENTS...
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE
WILL BECOME DANGEROUS, THEREFORE EVERYONE IS URGED TO STAY OUT OF
THE WATER.

$$

MDZ008-012-015-019-020-NJZ015-PAZ067>069-262000-
/O.CON.KPHI.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
CECIL-KENT MD-QUEEN ANNES-TALBOT-CAROLINE-MERCER-CHESTER-
MONTGOMERY-BUCKS-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

FINAL PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE
COMPLETED BEFORE CONDITIONS DETERIORATE. THE ONSET OF GUSTY WINDS
AND HEAVY RAINS CAN CAUSE OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES TO BECOME DANGEROUS.
SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS WHICH CAN BE BLOWN AROUND. IF YOU
LIVE IN A MOBILE HOME, LEAVE IT FOR MORE SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS VERY SMALL.
ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS UP
TO 70 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A GENERAL STEADY TREND SINCE THE
LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START
AS EARLY AS SATURDAY MORNING.

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE APPROACHES, SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN LATE SATURDAY EVENING. MAXIMUM WINDS
ARE FORECAST TO BE IN THE 35 TO 45 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH.
MINOR TO MODERATE DAMAGE IS LIKELY TO MANY MOBILE HOMES, ESPECIALLY
THOSE THAT HAVE CANOPIES, AWNINGS OR CARPORTS. POORLY CONSTRUCTED
HOMES MAY SUSTAIN MINOR WALL DAMAGE AND PARTIAL ROOF REMOVAL.
OTHER HOMES MAY HAVE MINOR ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE. SOME LOOSE
OUTDOOR ITEMS WILL BE TOSSED AROUND AND MAY CAUSE ADDITIONAL
DAMAGE. SOME POWER LINES WILL BE KNOCKED DOWN RESULTING IN
POWER OUTAGES. SOME LARGE BRANCHES OF HEALTHY TREES WILL BE
SNAPPED. MOST NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS WILL BE DAMAGED OR
UPROOTED.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
FOR MARYLANDS EASTERN SHORE, A STORM SURGE OF 2 TO 4 FEET IS
POSSIBLE. THIS HOWEVER WILL DEPEND ON THE PRECISE SIZE, INTENSITY
AND TRACK OF THE SYSTEM.

...INLAND FLOODING...
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. HEAVY AND
POSSIBLY RECORD SETTING RAINFALL AMOUNTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY
RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE AREA.

$$

NJZ012-262000-
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MIDDLESEX-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A HURRICANE WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

STAY CALM AND KEEP INFORMED. COMPLY WITH ANY EVACUATION ORDERS
THAT ARE ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA. IF YOUR HOME IS VULNERABLE TO HIGH
WINDS, OR YOU LIVE IN A SURGE ZONE OR ANY LOCATION PRONE TO
FLOODING, EVACUATE TO A DESIGNATED SHELTER OR RIDE OUT THE STORM
IN THE STURDY HOME OF FAMILY OR FRIENDS OUTSIDE OF EVACUATION
ZONES.

ITEMS TO BRING TO A SHELTER INCLUDE A FIRST AID KIT, MEDICINES
AND PRESCRIPTIONS, BABY FOOD AND DIAPERS, GAMES AND BOOKS,
TOILETRIES, A BATTERY POWERED RADIO, A CELL PHONE, FLASHLIGHTS
WITH EXTRA BATTERIES, A BLANKET OR SLEEPING BAG FOR EACH
PERSON, PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, COPIES OF KEY PAPERS SUCH AS
INSURANCE POLICIES, AVAILABLE CASH AND CREDIT CARDS. REMEMBER,
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN MOST PUBLIC SHELTERS, SO CHECK AHEAD WITH
YOUR INTENDED SHELTER.

REGARDING YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS, COVER ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH
SHUTTERS OR PLYWOOD. MOVE PATIO FURNITURE AND OTHER LOOSE OBJECTS
INDOORS. BRACE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS, INCLUDING GARAGE DOORS. DO THIS
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE, THE GROCERY
STORE OR THE GAS STATION, DO SO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS VERY SMALL.
ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS 61
TO 66 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A GENERAL STEADY TREND SINCE THE
LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START
AS EARLY AS SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT.

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE MOVES CLOSER, THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH
WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR STRONG
TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS FROM LATE SUNDAY MORNING TO EARLY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON. TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS ARE CURRENTLY
FORECAST TO BEGIN AFFECTING THE AREA LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. A
GENERAL CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF AT LEAST DAMAGING
WINDS LIKELY SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE AREA.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
MUCH DEPENDS ON THE PRECISE SIZE, INTENSITY AND TRACK OF THE
SYSTEM AS IT APPROACHES THE COAST. GIVEN THE LATEST FORECAST,
A STORM SURGE OF 3 TO 6 FEET IS POSSIBLE.

...INLAND FLOODING...
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. HEAVY AND
POSSIBLY RECORD SETTING RAINFALL AMOUNTS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY
RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE AREA.

...COASTAL HAZARDS...
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL EROSION AND BATTERING WAVES MAY OCCUR AS
WATER IS PUSHED INTO RARITAN BAY.

$$

ANZ430-431-450>455-262000-
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DELAWARE BAY WATERS NORTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
DELAWARE BAY WATERS SOUTH OF EAST POINT NJ TO SLAUGHTER BEACH DE-
COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE EGG INLET TO GREAT EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM GREAT EGG INLET TO CAPE MAY NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE MAY NJ TO CAPE HENLOPEN DE OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND DE OUT 20 NM-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A HURRICANE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BOAT OWNERS AND CAPTAINS OF SMALL CRAFT SHOULD RUSH TO COMPLETION
THE SECURING OF THEIR CRAFT.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 19 PERCENT. ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS UP TO 83 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A
GENERAL STEADY TREND SINCE THE LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF
TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD START AS EARLY AS SATURDAY AFTER
MIDNIGHT. THE ONSET OF HURRICANE CONDITIONS COULD START AS EARLY
AS SATURDAY EVENING.

...WINDS AND SEAS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE APPROACHES, SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND HURRICANE
FORCE WINDS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. HURRICANE FORCE WINDS ARE
FORECAST TO LAST FOR MANY HOURS. MAXIMUM WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BE
IN THE 55 TO 75 KNOT RANGE WITH GUSTS TO 90 KNOTS. THE SEAS WILL
QUICKLY BUILD AS THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE ARRIVES, WITH
HEIGHTS REACHING NEAR 20 FEET.

...TORNADOES AND WATERSPOUTS...
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE FOR WATERSPOUTS TO OCCUR IN RAIN BANDS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE HURRICANE. THIS POTENTIAL WILL ULTIMATELY
DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORMS CENTER.

$$

ANZ470-262000-
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WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK ISLAND DE FROM 20 TO 40 NM-
632 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

...HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

...NEW INFORMATION...
A HURRICANE WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BOAT OWNERS AND CAPTAINS OF SMALL CRAFT SHOULD RUSH TO COMPLETION
THE SECURING OF THEIR CRAFT.

&&

...PROBABILITY OF TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE CONDITIONS...
THE CHANCE FOR HURRICANE CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME IS UP TO
23 PERCENT. ALSO, THE CHANCE FOR TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT THIS
TIME IS UP TO 84 PERCENT. THIS REPRESENTS A GENERAL STEADY TREND
SINCE THE LAST FORECAST. THE ONSET OF TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS
COULD START AS EARLY AS SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE ONSET OF
HURRICANE CONDITIONS COULD START AS EARLY AS SATURDAY EVENING.

...WINDS AND SEAS...
AS HURRICANE IRENE APPROACHES, SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND HURRICANE
FORCE WINDS SATURDAY AFTER MIDNIGHT. HURRICANE FORCE WINDS ARE
FORECAST TO LAST FOR MANY HOURS. MAXIMUM WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BE
IN THE 55 TO 75 KNOT RANGE WITH GUSTS TO 90 KNOTS. THE SEAS WILL
QUICKLY BUILD AS THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRENE ARRIVES, WITH
HEIGHTS REACHING NEAR 20 FEET.

...TORNADOES AND WATERSPOUTS...
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE FOR WATERSPOUTS TO OCCUR IN RAIN BANDS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE HURRICANE. THIS POTENTIAL WILL ULTIMATELY
DEPEND ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE STORMS CENTER.

$$

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