Ed DunhamAdministrator
(Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017))
Fri Aug 26 2011 01:14 PM
Re: Irene Slightly Weaker but Larger and Heading to North Carolina

In the past few hours Irene has been moving more to the north northwest rather than north - a bit unexpected (but hurricanes are noted for the unexpected). Convection has increased and a visible eye is starting to redevelop. In a few hours, Irene will start to cross the Gulf Stream so some intensification is still possible. If you live in the Carolinas, continue to monitor Irene closely for unanticipated changes.
ED