There was virtually no corner in Connecticut untouched by Irene, but much of its true force was felt along the shoreline. Even now people are still coming to terms with what happened just as utilities deal with yet another crisis.

It's clear how Irene has impacted our lives in so many ways. But for our Storm Team 8 meteorologists its aftermath takes on a different meaning. It serves as a learning curve to help predict what may happen the next time around.