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Mystery of Hurricane Irene's Gross Gray Blobs Solved »

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When Hurricane Irene barreled up the U.S. Eastern coastline, the storm left behind a path of widespread damage — and a generous helping of mysterious, squishy gray blobs in shallow waters and beaches from Virginia to New York, according to news reports.

“They’re pretty disgusting looking,” Cathy Hopkins of Hampton, Va., told local media outlet the Daily Press.

Hopkins spotted dozens of the nasty floating blobs — many of which give off a powerful stench — near the mouth of the Poquoson River, off the Chesapeake Bay.

So what are these strange invaders?

…you’ll have to read more

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NASA estimates payload of Hurricane Irene using satellites

NASA has totaled the impressive rainfall from Hurricane Irene using highly precise microwave measurements from a satellite.

The map, created using data recorded by the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite from Aug. 20-29, reveals rainfall in some bands of the now-dissipated 10-day-long storm exceeded 2 inches per hour.

Here for you to easily follow the Hurricane Irene in Massachusetts is a widget with tweets including the hashtag #MAIrene.

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—	WX Goes Social Some people are just getting their power back.

My dad does turtle protection with SCUTE, and has called in strandings. A few years ago, we toured rehab facilities at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston like those at New England Aquarium pictured here.

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Irene or no Irene, the loggerhead still needs to get its medicine.

Tropical Storm Irene Update from National Grid

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Tropical Storm Irene caused significant damage to National Grid’s electricity system across the northeast. Today, we are focused on public safety and responding to 911 emergency calls. Crews have begun outage restoration. We urge customers to continue to take safety precautions even though the weather has improved. Remember that all down wires should be considered live. Please call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 for NE and 1-800-867-5222 for NY or 911 to report any lines down.

You can also visit our website or find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Text Irene to 50101 to receive mobile updates from us on storm restoration efforts.

* For text messages, standard carrier message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Text HELP for help.

Tropical Storm Irene Update from National Grid

NgridLogo2011

Tropical Storm Irene caused significant damage to National Grid’s electricity system across the northeast. Today, we are focused on public safety and responding to 911 emergency calls. Crews have begun outage restoration. We urge customers to continue to take safety precautions even though the weather has improved. Remember that all down wires should be considered live. Please call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212 for NE and 1-800-867-5222 for NY or 911 to report any lines down.

You can also visit our website or find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Text Irene to 50101 to receive mobile updates from us on storm restoration efforts.

* For text messages, standard carrier message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel. Text HELP for help.

Just heard from family in Milford, CT…

…power is out there now. C.C. Chapman reports his power is out as well. NECN’s Matt Noyes is a mad tweetin’ fool. The effects of Hurricane Irene are beginning to be felt in New England.