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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Hurricane Irene pounds Puerto Rico, Bahamas, churns towards US


Men board up a shop in Nags Head, North Carolina 
Authorities in several coastal counties have ordered residents to evacuate
 

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Authorities on the east coast of the US, from North Carolina to New York City, are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene this weekend. The first hurricane of the Atlantic season is a category three storm, packing winds of 115mph (185km/h), and expected to get stronger. The US Navy is moving dozens of its ships out to sea, to protect them and their port from high waves.

 Raw Video: Hurricane Irene Pounds Puerto Rico 

Hurricane Irene batters Bahamas

 

 

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