Hurricane Irene began as only a Category 1 hurricane with maximum winds of 90 mph blew off some roofs and power lines through the Turks and Caicos Islands on late Tuesday. District commissioner for South Caicos island said, “It’s not as bad as I thought it would have been, so I am thankful for that. No death or injuries have been reported, the main concern now is that heavy rains could lead to flooding.” Following the storm there were no initial reports of injuries or major damage.