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An Angry Lady is Heading North

August 27, 2011 at 5:14 pm Leave a comment

As I write this blog, Hurricane Irene is just around the corner. In the past several minutes, she leaped over my barrier island into the Atlantic. Now heading for the Tidewater area and the northeast. The storm had a significant impact on my region and our property. Huge trees and limbs were no match to the intense wind gusts. Be prepared should be your main focus.

We had a huge tree fall directly in the driveway on the smaller boat and the car. Our road is also blocked in both directions, so we are “land locked”‘. We have many other trees and limbs about the yard but I don’t plan to evaluate until the weather passes. Probably in the morning.

There are many reports that Hatteras Island and the southern Outer Banks took a terrible beating. Many homes and stores were damaged. Many beach areas sustained severe erosion. Even though we live in a low area, flooding is a major concern. The entire Dare County is under a strict curfew until further notice.

For those who are yet to experience this ladies’ fury, don’t take her lightly. She is an angry storm looking to spread more wind and rain.

Heed those warnings, “Hunker Down” and watch the storm from the comfort of your living room. Don’t take her lightly!!

Tightlines

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