Irene maintains speed, approaches Norfolk, Va.

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Irene is chugging faster through the Atlantic as moves over warm waters about 35 miles southeast of Norfolk, Va.

Irene's sustained winds remain at hurricane strength at 80 mph.

The National Weather Service said Saturday evening that the storm was moving north-northeast at 16 mph, up from 13 mph. It is expected to remain a hurricane into New England.

Irene's center is forecast to move along the Mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night and over New England on Sunday. It includes New York City.

A hurricane warning has been discontinued south of Surf City in North Carolina.