Hurricane Irene may impact our region this weekend Bob Clark August 22, 2011 1 minute read If Hurricane Irene stays on its projected path, it could be a problem for this area — but probably not until late this weekend. The story from News/Talk 960’s Bob Clark. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Irene-Wrap-2-8-22WEB.mp3|titles=Irene Wrap #2 8-22WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Longer school day awaits returning Roanoke County studentsNext: Scam alert: it’s not really from PayPal Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026