Hurricane Irene Threatens 65 million People In USA

Date: 27-08-2011 11:58 pm (13 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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- at 27-08-2011 11:58 PM (13 years ago)
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This sounds to me like the new world order are up to their mischievousness again.


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2010 was a pretty serious year for Atlantic hurricanes. The season tied with 1995 and 1887 for the third largest number of named storm, with 19, and tied with 1969 for the second largest number of hurricanes, with 12. One of those hurricanes—Earl—reached Category 4 status, with winds hitting a maximum of 145 mph, stronger than anything we've yet seen from Hurricane Irene. Danielle, another 2010 hurricane, also hit Category 4, albeit with weaker winds, and Hurricane Alex caused over $18 billion worth of damage in Mexico. Yet for the U.S., the 2010 hurricane season was remembered as a snooze. Not one storm made landfall on the continental U.S.—indeed, Irene will likely be our first since 2008—and even the powerful Earl eventually veered off into the Atlantic, causing little damage.



2010 should be a reminder that it's not just the strength or frequency of storms alone that matter—it's where they hit. That's especially important for Hurricane Irene, which has 65 million people in its sights—more than 20% of the U.S. population—as it bears down the East Coast. Irene is a pretty big storm—Category 2 right now, with winds and rain that extend unusually far from its eye. But the reason Irene is, in the words of President Obama, a "historic hurricane," isn't so much because of its strength, but because of where it's hitting—and what. There's a lot of wealth and a lot of people in the path of the storm, and the damage will be costly.


Source: http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2011/08/26/welcome-to-the-era-of-the-everyday-billion-dollar-disaster/#ixzz1WGyhrUjF


Posted: at 27-08-2011 11:58 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Paschaldon at 28-08-2011 12:06 AM (13 years ago)
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End of tym!
Posted: at 28-08-2011 12:06 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Paschaldon at 28-08-2011 12:08 AM (13 years ago)
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End of tym!
Posted: at 28-08-2011 12:08 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- maryclaret at 28-08-2011 12:24 AM (13 years ago)
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Not even going to lie, I was scared for real. But right now, it's not looking too bad. I just feel sorry for those that have basements cause they're going to have to worry about flooding...Thank God it's not as dangerous as it was anticipated.

Posted: at 28-08-2011 12:24 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- HOPEA23 at 28-08-2011 12:29 AM (13 years ago)
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well,i think is not going to be a big deal...like is not going to cause a great damage...right now things seem to be okie tho raining sha...we all just ave to have faith in God and pray over it .

Posted: at 28-08-2011 12:29 AM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Sodman4luv at 28-08-2011 12:47 AM (13 years ago)
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 Huh?
Posted: at 28-08-2011 12:47 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- naijachic12 at 28-08-2011 02:31 AM (13 years ago)
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It actually sucks though,I am in the middle of it. I live in Rhode Island and the storm doesn't come until tomorrow,so it's pretty scary. Sad
Posted: at 28-08-2011 02:31 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- toibeli at 28-08-2011 02:41 AM (13 years ago)
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For the brothers and sisters in the path of  the hurricane, I say you guys
be strong, we'll be praying for you.
Posted: at 28-08-2011 02:41 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- purityjustice at 28-08-2011 02:57 AM (13 years ago)
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MAKE WE WATCH AND PRAY
Posted: at 28-08-2011 02:57 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- LEONE at 28-08-2011 04:29 AM (13 years ago)
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God is in control,I know He's going to safe His own people from this monstrous wind & flood.
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- MilleniumMan at 28-08-2011 06:06 AM (13 years ago)
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God have mercy.
Posted: at 28-08-2011 06:06 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- reymondokeze at 28-08-2011 07:37 AM (13 years ago)
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I dont give a damm, I have been home all day and night drinking myself to death. the authority is asking everybody to stay indoor and it has been hail of heavy rain and wind but not strong enough to blow off my apartment yet
Posted: at 28-08-2011 07:37 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- virgineve at 28-08-2011 09:14 AM (13 years ago)
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When you hear of wars and rumors of war, know that the end is near. these are signs of end time but God in his mercy will help us
Posted: at 28-08-2011 09:14 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- 2slimshady at 28-08-2011 09:19 AM (13 years ago)
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Old story...
Posted: at 28-08-2011 09:19 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Malachi09 at 28-08-2011 09:52 AM (13 years ago)
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Sign of endtym

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- GOLDENMEDAH at 28-08-2011 10:12 AM (13 years ago)
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END OV TYM IS KOMING GRADUALLY..
Posted: at 28-08-2011 10:12 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- proly at 28-08-2011 10:18 AM (13 years ago)
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GOD plz intervene
Posted: at 28-08-2011 10:18 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- Bantino at 28-08-2011 11:31 AM (13 years ago)
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May God help them.
Posted: at 28-08-2011 11:31 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Ecto at 28-08-2011 11:45 AM (13 years ago)
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Terrible situation
Posted: at 28-08-2011 11:45 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Ebiskey at 28-08-2011 12:54 PM (13 years ago)
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ok.
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