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.
Hurricane Irene first hit the U.S. on August 27 and made a second landfall on August 28.
Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York on August 27, 2011. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, leading to significant flooding and power outages in various parts of the state. While it was downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reached New York, its impact was still considerable.
Hurricane Irene first formed in the Atlantic Ocean striking the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and finally the east coast of the USA from North Carolina to New Hampshire.
Hurricane Irene affected a wide range of states along the East Coast of the United States, including North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
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.