Just about 1 day

According to the National Hurricane Center as of 5pm EDT Hurricane Irene is located 261 miles south southwest of Cape Hatteras North Carolina and moving north at 14mph. Here in NJ we should start to see the effects of Irene some time later in the day on Saturday.

About 2 Days

(not counting today because the day is almost over)

According to weather.com Irene is currently centered about 575 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and moving NNW at 14 mph. Here in NJ we should start to see the effects of Irene some time later in the day on Saturday.

About 3 Days

(not counting today because the day is almost over)

Hurricane Timeline Map from Weather.com

C’mon you knew I was gonna do it. I love countdowns.

According to Weather.com Irene is currently centered about 215 miles southeast of Nassau and moving NW at 12 mph. Here in NJ we should start to see the effects of Irene some time later in the day on Saturday.