Hurricane Irene Eyewitness Accounts Saturday 8-27-11 in Virginia...

A friend of mine Jay Lang posted a facebook message from Hampton, Virginia on Saturday evening when Hurricane Irene was outside his door (comments follow):

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Jay Lang -- "We'll family, I'm still holdin it down here. Been in the middle of this storm since 5am this morning & it's still going strong! Haven't lost electricty, some trees down, a few tornadoes, a 11 year old boy was killed today when a tree feel on their house. Irene is one Mad Woman. We've still got about 10 or 12 more hours of this. Right now outside its fierce! Would take pictures but the difference in air pressure would suck things out of the house, so I'm keeping the door closed." Saturday at 6:54pm

Foreigner Eardrum Suite -- "Hang tough, Jay.... Prayers for all in your area....!!!" Saturday at 6:58pm

Karen Sweeting -- "Yes, please use wisdom Jay! Glad to know ya'll are holding it down it's the calm before the storm here in North Jersey, ...will keep you posted!" Saturday at 7:07pm

Cheryl Daniels -- "At least u have power! Lost it about 2:00 this afternoon :)" Saturday at 7:22pm

Vanessa Petty -- "I wonder who caused Irene to be so Mad... Jay Lang" Saturday at 7:34pm

Jennifer Rampersaud -- "Stay strong bro!!" Saturday at 7:57pm

Marcella Parker -- "Been out of power for a few hours now, but at least we are safe. I didn't here about the boy. That's so sad." Saturday at 8:43pm

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