danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Sat Aug 27 2011 10:22 PM
Re: Hurricane Irene Landfalls at Cape Lookout, NC

Great catch!
Center looks to be closest to Currituck,NC
Latest METAR from the airport:
ICAO KONX
Station Name Currituck
Country US: North Carolina
Location 36.40N 76.02W
Elevation 16 ft
Time 27 / 21:55Z
Temperature 74.3
Dew Point 72.0
RH 92
Heat Index 72.3
Wind NNW (340) at 23kts, 33 gusts
Visibility 1.0 sm
Pressure 953.6 mb
Weather Heavy Rain
Sky Condition Overcast at 500ft
Remarks Hourly Precipitation Amount: 0.61 inch
METAR KONX 272155Z AUTO 34020G29KT 1SM +RA OVC005 24/22 A2816 RMK AO2 P0061 T02350222



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