Hurricane Irene is badly misnamed, as Irene comes from the Greek εἰρήνη (eiréné), “peace.” Wherever you are, reader, I hope that you and yours stay safe and sound as unpeaceful Irene approaches the East Coast.
Friday, August 26, 2011
As Irene approaches
Hurricane Irene is badly misnamed, as Irene comes from the Greek εἰρήνη (eiréné), “peace.” Wherever you are, reader, I hope that you and yours stay safe and sound as unpeaceful Irene approaches the East Coast.
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I keep hearing the words to the song "Goodnight Irene" in my head. Not a good omen, I fear.
We are following the storm from a safe distance here in Norway (the remnants will be headed for Europe after passing over Labrador). What distinguishes Irene is not its ferocity, but its size (as big as Europe). The current forecast has Irene tracking up the Connecticut River. My sister Barb lives near Saratoga Springs, and although Irene will have been downgraded to a tropical storm by then, it will still be dangerous. Remember that Hurricane Hugo did more damage in Charlotte (spawning tornadoes etc.) than along the coast.
http://www.nytimes.com/projects/hurricanes/#!/2011/Irene?hp
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