Update: Hurricane IreneHurricane Irene leaves trail of destruction in New York By TTM on 29 August 2011 in News |
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Hurricane Irene has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. This means it is travelling at 65 mph instead of 85 mph. Seven states from North Carolina to Connecticut have declared emergencies ahead of Irene's arrival. The storm is now lashing Canada's north-east. Major airports were closed on Sunday and were likely to stay closed for for most of Monday. Travellers to: North Carolina should check with their airline or travel agent for updates on travel plans and stay informed. Initially, Irene was classified as a category-three hurricane, with winds of more than 120mph when it swept through the Caribbean last week. Hurricane Irene has killed at least 21 people and caused extensive damage in New York, and 3 million are believed to be without power. President Obama warned that the effects will be 'felt for some time' and urged those in the storm's path to stay vigilant as power outages and floods were likely to continue effecting communities on the East Coast. Useful sites: Foriegn and Commonwealth office CommentsBe the first to leave a comment Add Your CommentPlease note: all comments will be manually verified by our staff before appearing on the site. Please do not try and spam and do not use offending language. If you want to be notified when your post has been published, add your email address below. Related ItemsShopping Trip to New York - Retail HeavenFirst ever longhaul Club World Service from London City airport Weddings Abroad New York Top Ten Bryant Park Hotel, New York Happiest Places in the World to Visit Top Ten Places Where To Celebrate New Year Flights to New York on Independence Day and bags go free Paris to New York in business class from €975 New York Is Now Friendly Silverjet Reviewed Why BA is flying high from London City to New York Most Expensive Hotel Room Adirondack State Park Flying Visit to New York News Archives |
