Story Created:
Aug 23, 2011 at 7:08 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Aug 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM EDT
Georgia's coastline is facing a possible brush with tropical winds from Hurricane Irene, though officials say storm's center will most likely pass far offshore.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Georgia's coastline is facing a possible brush with tropical winds from Hurricane Irene, though officials say storm's center will most likely pass far offshore.
Mark Crews, emergency management director for coastal Camden County in Georgia's southeast corner, said Tuesday he suspects winds from the storm could reach far enough inland to topple tree limbs and snap power lines. But he says he doubts the area will even get much rain.
The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Irene most likely will bypass the Georgia coast between Thursday and Friday and head toward North Carolina. Director Bill Read says tropical storm force winds are extending 200 miles from Irene's center.
Tybee Island Mayor Jason Buelterman says officials are preparing to deal with dangerous rip currents in the water and beach erosion.
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