South Florida Wary As Hurricane Irene Churns Towards US
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In this handout GOES satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Irene reaches hurricane strength as it moves across Puerto Rico towards Hispaniola August 22, 2011 in the Caribbean Sea. Irene, the first hurricane of the Atlantic storm season, brought torrential rains and winds to Puerto Rico, downing trees and powerlines and flooding streets. The expected path will bring Irene through the Bahamas and is likely to hit Florida and up the east coast of the U.S. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)
Todd Kimberlain a hurricane forcaster studies computer models as he tracks Hurricane Irene at the National Hurricane Center on August 22, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
George Flo (L) and Ziomara Flo load their vehicle with hurricane supplies they purchased at Home Depot as they prepare for the possible arrival of Hurricane Irene on August 22, 2011 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Jim Roberts (L) and Sara Hornor shop for hurricane supplies at Home Depot as they prepare for the possible arrival of Hurricane Irene on August 22, 2011 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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