When a Moderator states that a particular line of thought needs to end, then it needs to end immediately. Right now the concentration on Irene's track should be for the next 4 or 5 days - or perhaps even better - on whether or not it will survive.

A reminder about my earlier comments regarding one-line posts. If they have no relevance, they will be discarded.

Finally, please attempt to stay on-topic by putting your post in the proper Forum. Lets all calm down a little and see how this tropical cyclone evolves - there is still plenty of time to watch it before anybody has to be concerned.

Thanks for your help with these issues. No response is necessary.
ED