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Hurricane Irene swept down on the US East Coast while the country evacuated homes for drier grounds.
Photo:A couple share a kiss as waves lash the sea shore.
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A lone person on the beach watches the sea.
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A satellite image shows the eye of Hurricane Irene.
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People stock up on essentials before Irene hits the coast.
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While most evacuated their houses - some chose to stay back after hurricane warnings were declared.
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People on the beach watch the waves lash the shore.
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People enjoy a ride in the heavy rains.
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While the cities did not come to a stand still - driving became difficult in the heavy rains.
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A couple takes a walk along the sea on the East Coast in the rain.
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A message for Irene on the boards used to seal windows of the house.
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Strict warnings were issued for surfing and swimming along the coast.
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Shops have been boarded and secured as people prepared for the worst.
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Supermarkets were too busy selling essentials to the people who stocked up before the hurricane hit.
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The skies look menacing as Hurricane Irene closes in.
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Waves lashed the coast way before the hurricane actually setting in.
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President Barack Obama cut his vacations short to return before Hurricane Irene hit the coast.
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The government issued serious hurricane warnings asking people to evacuate their homes.
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The East Coast citizens were asked to prepare for the worst as Hurricane Irene closed in.
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America took on a lighter mood as Hurricane Irene moved closer to the coast.
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Pool furniture stocked in the pool to save them from the hurricane.
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Events around the coast were short after the hurricane warnings.
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Beaches sported the double red flag to warn people to not venture in to the waters.
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While some enjoyed the lashing waves - the worst is clearly yet to come.
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A man enjoys the high waves at the beach.
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After being ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, America seems to be in no mood to take chances.
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New York prepared places for evacuees inside the city.
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Sand bags have been placed strategically around to prevent flooding in areas.
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In some zones - which are straight in the path of the hurricane - evacuation has been made mandatory.
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The sky had a burning colour hours before Hurricane Irene hit the coasts.
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People tried to keep their chins up as all places were boarded and protected from Hurricane Irene.
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Clear directions have been given to people to evacuate on need.
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A couple try to secure their house on the coast as water levels rise ominously.
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A lone surfer takes a walk under angry skies before Hurricane Irene hit the coasts.
