Hurricane Irene batters US coast
Hurricane Irene has smashed into the North Carolina coast, forecasters said.
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami said sustained winds of 80mph were recorded near Jacksonville.
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SUBSCRIBEHurricane Irene has smashed into the North Carolina coast, forecasters said.
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami said sustained winds of 80mph were recorded near Jacksonville.
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