Hurricane Irene

Vermont Towns Totally Cut Off: National Guard Delivering Food and Water by Helicopter
The Associated Press' Robert Ray got to do a ride-along in a Blackhawk helicopter with Vermont's National Guard as they ran emergency provision drops all day around the state. (September 1, 2011)

Nuclear Plant in Maryland Reportedly 'Safe and Secure' After Sustaining Damage From Hurricane Irene
NBC Washington reports that the the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant Unit 1 in Lusby, Maryland is "safe and secure" despite sustaining damage to its electrical system during Hurricane Irene. (August 29, 2011)

Irene Makes Landfall in New York City as a Tropical Storm
Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall in New York City. (August 28, 2011)

Hurricane Irene Makes Landfall Along Coast of New Jersey Near Little Egg Inlet
The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Irene made landfall along the coast of New Jersey near Little Egg Inlet as a category one hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and a minimum pressure of 960. (August 28, 2011)

First Downed Tree Report in Virginia From Hurricane Irene
Some of Hurricane Irene's outer bands are edging their way into Virginia. (August 27, 2011)

Tornado Watches Issued for North Carolina, Virginia Coasts
Tornado watches have been issued for the coast of North Carolina and Virginia. (August 27, 2011)

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Orders Mandatory Evacuations for Hurricane Irene
WYNC reports that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered a mandatory evacuation of Zone A, the city's low-lying areas. (August 26, 2011)

Hurricane Irene Slightly Weaker, Hurricane Warnings Issued for U.S. East Coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to forecast Hurricane Ike to impact the North Carolina coast (particularly the Outer Banks) and then continue up the coast where it will likely deliver a severe blow to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. (August 26, 2011)

New York Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for the state of New York. (August 25, 2011)

Video of Major Hurricane Irene from International Space Station
The International Space Station captured this footage of powerful Hurricane Irene from 230 miles above the Earth. (August 25, 2011)

NASA's TRMM Satellite Captures Image of Hurricane Irene
NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite passed over Hurricane Irene at 15:42 UTC (11:42 a. (August 25, 2011)

HPC Warns of Potential for Massive Disruptions to Society and Commerce With Hurricane Irene
The chance of Hurricane Irene impacting the cities in the Northeast U. (August 25, 2011)

Photo of Hurricane Irene as a Category 3 From International Space Station
US Astronaut Ron Garan (@astro_ron) took this photograph of Hurricane Irene from the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:14PM EST on Wednesday, 24 August 2011. (August 25, 2011)

USDA Offers Food Safety Tips in Advance of Hurricane Irene
If Hurricane Irene strikes the U. (August 24, 2011)