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Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene 2011: Why Approaching Storm Could Be One of Worst to Strike Florida in Years

Hurricane Irene has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, and it's tracking toward a Florida strike as a possible Category 2 storm. Forecast models are always changing, based upon timing, but if Irene stays on its current course, Florida could be in for days of damaging wind and rain. Here is why Hurricane Irene could be one of the worst to strike Florida in years.

Hurricane Irene Drenches Puerto Rico, Heads for Florida

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Hurricane Irene is only skirting the northern coast of Hispaniola early Monday but the storm is heading toward the U.S. East Coast, where it could strike Florida on Wednesday night and Thursday. Forecast models show the entire state of Florida is at risk of days of heavy damaging winds and rain through Saturday.
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Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene Could Hit U.S. by Thursday

A hurricane warning for Tropical Storm Irene was issued for the southern coast of the Dominican Republic as well as Puerto Rico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene Warning Issued

A hurricane warning for Tropical Storm Irene was issued for the southern coast of the Dominican Republic as well as Puerto Rico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
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Irene Moves Over Caribbean, Seen Becoming Hurricane

Tropical Storm Irene formed east of the Leeward Islands on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane in the next two days heading on a northwestward track through the Caribbean that may threaten Florida.
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Four Dead in Pittsburgh Flashfloods; Mother and Two Daughters Among Victims

A freak flash flood caused by heavy rainfall in Pittsburgh, killed at least four people.The body of the possible fourth victim has been found, authorities said on Saturday. The heavy deluge overwhelmed the city's sewer system during rush hour, submerging dozens of vehicles along a street near the Allegheny River.
Phoenix Dust Storm

Dust Storm Envelopes Downtown Phoenix

A billowing wall of dust engulfed downtown Phoenix on Thursday, cutting visibility to a few hundred yards and delaying flights at the international airport.
Ferrari cars, including the F40 (R and 2nd R), F50 (2nd L) and Enzo sit on display during a show of luxury cars in Singapore

Asia's Wealthy Park Cash in Cars, Homes, Art and Wine

Adrian Tan owns two Mercedes sedans and is looking to buy a third car. The 36-year-old financial trader was shopping with his wife on a Singapore street lined with luxury car dealerships and said he may stick with Mercedes or go for an Audi or a BMW.
Earth Hit by Solar Storm

NASA Captures Videos of Solar Storm Engulfing Earth [VIDEOS]

NASA released new videos of a solar storm engulfing our planet, captured by a spacecraft far from Earth. The footage of the storm released on Thursday, was recorded in December 2008 and scientists have been working on it ever since. It's the first time such footage has been captured and solar physicists say it could lead to important advances in space weather forecasting.

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