Hurricane Irene is skirting up the East coast just offshore far enough to

Hurricane Irene Thursday Morning

not do any wind damage on the East coast of Florida outside of some beach erosion. But a weary eye will be kept for those in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 

Here in Key West we are experiencing Northerly winds of about 20 mph and gusts up to around 30 and we are 300 miles from Hurricane Irenes center. Impressive outflow. I am certain the surf on the East Coast of Florida Is “Insane Dude”… [Read more...]