The storm is expected to make its closest approach to eastern North Carolina by Friday night and continue along the coast, approaching New York by Sunday and New England by Monday. Winds will range anywhere from 110 miles per hour down to 50 miles per hour for the northernmost areas.
As of noon on Friday, Hurricane Irene was labeled a Category 3 hurricane, with winds of 105 miles per hour and moving at a speed of 14 miles per hour. The storm was approximately 315 miles outside of North Carolina, and would likely approach the northeastern coast of that state by evening, bringing with it hurricane conditions throughout the night and through Saturday.
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