Yes but not a big threat just like the south
Hurricane Irene is expected to hit New York on Sunday (August 28) in the late morning or early afternoon.
Hurricane Irene
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Yes, the projected path will poses an extraordinary threat to the New York City/ Long Island area. Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York.
New York will probably feel the effects of Hurricane Irene on Sunday, but it is not certain if it will be a direct hit.
New York State had 10 deaths as a result of 2011's Hurricane Irene. One of these deaths occurred in New York City, on City Island (which is part of the Bronx). A man drowned while attending to his boat in one of the island's marinas. See the Related Link below for more information about the effects of Hurricane Irene on New York.
Hurricane Irene was a category 3, but had weakened to a category 1 by the time it made landfall in the U.S.
Not as bad as the south but its still a hurricane so it will do some damage. If you are prepared you'll be just fine.
These years are unusual in that New York City was affected by hurricanes two years in a row, where hurricanes are generally rare. The first was Hurricane Irene in August of 2011 then Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012.
No. Hurricane Irene has already miss Florida and is currently striking North Carolina. The storm is then expected to this New England.
Irene Corlett was born in 1921, in New York City, New York, USA.
It is inevitable that eastern New York will see tornadoes eventually, but currently, as of late October 2012 the risk of tornadoes is negligible. The main threat facing New York is Hurricane Sandy.