Officials in a popular stretch of coastal North Carolina have ordered all visitors to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irene, which pounded the Bahamas Wednesday as it churned toward the US East Coast. Irene could jump to Category 4 strength by Thursday,
Allentown Morning Call Irene could spare Lehigh Valley Allentown Morning Call Most meteorologists expect it to land along North Carolina's Outer Banks before traveling north, spearing New York and New England.
Hurricane Irene a major hurricane with the Outer Banks and Cape Cod in danger Examiner.com Irene Looks to Break US Hurricane Lull LiveScience.com NC transportation officials prepare for hurricane damage to Outer Banks .
Home improvement stores see more customers as the Outer Banks prepares to receive what's expected to be the brunt of the storm. (more) "If it's going to be a direct hit we'll probably end up leaving,” said Peters. KITTY HAWK, NC – Home improvement
CBC.ca Officials get ready for hurricane Greenville Daily Reflector At the beach, emergency officials in Carteret County said they would wait and see before issuing evacuation orders similar to those on Ocracoke Island
