Hurricane Irene

Post Landfall 1 | Summary
Posting Date: October 17, 1999, 4:00:00 PM

As of 20:00 EDT, Sunday, October 17, 1999, Hurricane Irene is located about 65 miles south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The storm accelerated and is currently moving to the northeast at 18 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 75 mph and central barometric pressure is 978 mb. After Hurricane Irene exited Florida, it intensified somewhat and became more tightly wound. Fortunately, the storm made a rightward turn and indications are that the eye will remain offshore as the storm tracks up along the North Carolina coast. This would mean that losses in North Carolina should be minimal. There is, of course, still uncertainty regarding the future track of this storm. The AIR tropical cyclone modeling team will continue to monitor Irene closely and will post additional information as necessary.

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Posting Date: October 17, 1999, 4:00:00 PM