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Hurricane Irene -
August 27, 2011
Hurricane Irene
brushed by Southport, NC in the early morning of August
27, 2011. The hurricane was a category 1 storm with
maximum sustained winds of approximately 100mph. After
avoiding a direct hit to Southport, Hurricane Irene
eventually made landfall well to the north in Cape
Lookout, NC. Maximum sustained winds at the time of
landfall were 90mph. The highest recorded wind speed in
the Southport area was a gust of 68mph recorded on
nearby Bald Head Island.
Damage in the
Southport area was mainly limited to downed limbs, a few
fallen trees and some minor flooding, although some
minor structural damage was reported at the Wingate Inn,
Surf Cinemas and a few residential properties. Power
outages were also minimal and power was quickly restored
after the storm. Beach erosion was minimal.
This is the second
storm named Irene to affect the Southport area. The last
Hurricane Irene was back
in 1999.
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