hurricane irene

HURRICANE IRENE IS EXPECTED TO REACH NORTH CAROLINA ON SATURDAY AS A CATEGORY 2 OR 3 STORM. HURRICANE WARNINGS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO NEW JERSEY. THE MID ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST REGIONS CAN EXPECT UP TO 5 TO 10 INCHES OF RAINFALL.  IT IS EXPECTED TO WEAKEN AS IT HIT SOME COOLER AIR.