Latest GFS and NAM Forecasts for Hurricane Irene

The ridge to the east strengthens and that keeps the storm closer to the coast.  In addition, the jetstream to the north is relatively weak so it will not push the storm out to sea.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12. Our website is WrightWeather.com.