It sounds like Irene was completely overblown by the National Hurricane Center, media and government. It's come ashore with winds that aren't even Tropical Storm strength.
NOAA's Phony Hurricane
http://stevengoddard.wordpress.com/2011/...h-33-mph-winds/ I can't wait to hear how the government saved thousands from this devastating major storm!
I wouldn’t call 80 mph sustained winds hitting Virginia, 7 dead, and millions without power overblown. And remember it’s just now hitting the major population centers.