Remember to review evacuation plans if you live along the east coast.

Hurricane Irene: GFS/ECMWF agree on New England Solution

ECMWF making landfall in New England

GFS making landfall in New England

The GFS and ECMWF now both project for Irene to hit New England into this weekend as a hurricane. While the NHC projects it to be a Category 1 or 2 hurricane, I believe it may still be on the table that New England may get hit with a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). Either way, If you are on the East Coast, review evacuation plans in the event you may have to evacuate.

NHC forecast

August 23: Child Abduction Emergency (Central Texas)

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE TEXAS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEARCHING FOR DASIA PINCKNEY, B
BLACK FEMALE, 4 YEARS OLD, DOB 03/21/07, 2`6", 30 LBS, BLACK HAIR, B
BROWN EYES WEARING A BLACK/PINK/SILVER SHIRT, BLUE JEAN SHORTS WITH
BARRETTES IN HER HAIR.

POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR CHARLES MCDONALD, BLACK MALE, 31 YEARS OLD, D
DOB 09/30/79, 5`6", 150 LBS, BALD HEAD, BROWN EYES WEARING A WHITE
TANK TOP AND BLUE JEANS, IN HER ABDUCTION. SUSPECT HAS TATTOOS ON
BOTH ARMS.

THE SUSPECT IS DRIVING A TAN, 2001, CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH A TEXAS
LICENSE PLATE NUMBER OF CR5S246. THE SUSPECT WAS LAST HEARD FROM IN
FORT WORTH, TEXAS.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS BELIEVE THIS CHILD TO BE IN GRAVE OR IMMEDIATE
DANGER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ABDUCTION, CALL THE FORT
WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (817) 999-7440. THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WILL BE THE MEDIA POINT OF CONTACT.

Hurricane Irene Mandatory Evacuation Notice: Ocracoke, Hyde counties in North Carolina

MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR: OCRACOKE, HYDE COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, STARTING AT 5 AM THURSDAY.

Hurricane Irene Update: GFS Slams into New York, ECMWF spares no one in Virginia

ECMWF creaming Virginia

The ECMWF model is sparing no one in Virginia, projecting Irene to strongly impact the region. If this ECMWF solution played out, we could be dealing with a catastrophe in Virginia. Life and property are at risk in this scenario. At this point, this is no joke. Irene will only strengthen at a rapid pace from here on out, and this is a serious concern at this stage.

GFS bashing New York

Now, in both these models, I cannot say for sure that these will actually make landfall on US soil. It is very likely right now, but not guaranteed. Either way, there will certainly be intense effects from this storm felt along the entire East Coast. the GFS shows the New York region getting hammered by intense rain and wind.

Check our Irene Live Webcams page and Irene Evacuation Status page for more information.