MIAMI - Hurricane Irene approached the current New England region, the United States. Approximately 1.8 million homes were without power due to rumored this storm.On Saturday, August 27 evening local time, the storm was traveling at 80 miles per hour and continue mendekatai northern and northeastern United States in the speed of 16 miles per hour. Irene estimated speed will continue to rise sharply.
Storm warnings are now broadcast to the area of Nantucket, Massachusetts. While a tropical storm warning issued a warning that this storm could lead to the southern coastal areas in Nova Scotia, Canada.
National Hurricane Center says Irene will move toward the cold waters but the storm is expected to hit the area near Long Island, New York at noon today local time.
Strong Hurricane Irene caused 1.8 million homes were without power. The flow of residents who lost homes, it reaches the region of North Carolina to New Jersey.
President Barack Obama directly monitors the state to oversee the readiness of all parties to face this storm. Obama earlier declared a state in eight states and met directly with the entire staff.
"The President continues to ask for information regarding recent developments in the situation every time. Himself wants his staff to conduct meetings," White House statement quoted by the Associated Press on Sunday (28/08/2011).
Hurricane Irene was attacked sebagain from the east coast of America with strong winds and heavy rain. Thousands of residents are now evacuated to safety, while 10 people were reported killed in this disaster
