Tropical Storm Lee is threatening the southern states as it picks up power and speed in the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama could see 10 inches to 15 inches of rain by Sunday and may not be ready for it. Tropical Storm Lee is currently bringing at least 20 inches of rain to the Gulf with speeds of 65mph. Read more about Lee and when it’s going to touch down in the states after the jump. @Julie1205
(Photo) Eiffel Tower Struck By Lightning!
The Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning during a recent storm and a amateur photographer happened to catch a stunning pic of the lightning striking. Check out the pic of the tower after the jump. @Julie1205
(Photo)Tech Talk Storm Watch: See Hurricane Irene From Space!!!!
This view is phenomenal!! Courtesy of NASA, check out the view of Hurricane Irene from space. If you look closely, you’ll see another possible storm forming!!! Not to mention, take a look at how the weather around the world looks, kinda crazy!!! Tat WZA WZA on Google+
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Mandatory Evacuations!
Mayor Mike Bloomberg has announced the evacuations of hospitals, low areas, Zone A and the Rockaways by 5pm on Saturday in preparation for Hurricane Irene. The Mayor has also announced that the winds from the hurricane will be reaching New York City sooner than expected. Read more details after the jump. @Julie1205
President Obama Warns People To Prepare For Hurricane Irene Now
President Obama spoke this morning about Hurricane Irene, which will begin to affect the East Coast on Saturday. The President, who will be cutting his Martha’s Vineyard vacation short to head back to DC to prepare, is urging people in Irene’s way to get ready now! President Obama certainly does not want a repeat of Hurricane Katrina especially with the strength that Irene possess. Read more about what the President said after the jump. @Julie1205
Gov. Chris Christie Announces Parkway And NJ Transit Shut Down
Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg have announced that the MTA will be suspended on Saturday at noon, now NJ Governor Chris Christie has announced that NJ Transit will be suspended at noon on Saturday as well. The governor has also announced that the NJ Parkway will be closed starting today at 8pm after certain exits. Find out which exits will be closed after the jump. @Julie1205
