Track Hurricane Irene

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Dispatches and daily video from Hurricane expert Mark Sudduth. This website isn't pretty but the in-depth information and visuals are explained in layman's terms. No other site has the kind of detail and expert scientific explanations this site features. A true resource for the weather junkie.

How to Prepare

NOAA Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines

8/24/11 Press Release from CT's Governor Malloy

Ready America - Hurricane Planning for Citizens

State of CT Citizen’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness

NOAA Storm Surge Evacuation Planning

Stay Tuned

Radio - Get out and test a transistor radio if you have one. Make sure you have fresh batteries. Here are some radio stations in Southern Connecticut:

Bridgeport - WICC - AM 600
Bridgeport - Radio Cumbre (en Espanol) - AM 1450
Fairfield - NPR WSHU - FM 91.1
New Haven - WELI Talk Radio - AM 960
Westport - WEBE 108 - FM 107.9

Mobile and Text Alerts - Sign up for text message alerts on your cell phone from local weather stations. Here are some weather alert news services in Connecticut:

Hartford Courant - Sign Up for Text Message Alerts
WTNH, New Haven - Mobile Web Pages
WTNH, New Haven - iPhone App
EyeWitness News 3 - Sign-up for Breaking Alerts and Weather Closings

Local Weather Tracking

Weather.com NYC Region - Dynamic radar map; updated frequently
WTNH New Haven
National Weather Service - Alerts for Connecticut

From the Editor
Hurricane Threat

Irene is huge and on it's way. While experts still aren't sure what direction this monster storm will take, some are tracking the storm center to hit Bridgeport, CT. It's key to be prepared and to do it early.

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Track the Hurricane

From the 2010 ARCHIVE:

How to Prepare Your Home

Come on Irene!

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