Hurricane Irene Update #4
Most current reports from NWS are leaning to the following:
Most likely track for the storm appears to continue to be off the coast. This is good news for Berks/Lehigh
Heaviest rain/wind in Berks/Lehigh Saturday night into Sunday AM with most rain ending around noon Sunday
Rain totals among the various forecast groups have now normalized somewhat and there is agreement that totals are somewhat reduced to 3-6” across the Berks/Lehigh county.
Winds remain a concern with sustained winds in excess of 30 mph and gusts over 50 mph forecast
Small stream and urban flooding, particularly localized, remains almost a certainty
At this time, the primary focus appears to be on small stream and creek and urban flooding. Also, the potential for lengthy power outages is very high.
Remember to watch your local weather channel for additional updates.
Address/Location
Upper Macungie Township Police Department
37 Grim Road
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 484-661-5911