Aug. 26: Hurricane Irene, Back-to-School Deals, Crimes Nearby

Check out five things you should know in Lynbrook for this Friday, August 26: 

1. It’s the calm before the storm, as today will bring mostly sunny skies with the high reaching 83 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Looks like sometime late Saturday into early Sunday. Looking for some useful tips on how to prepare for a hurricane? Patch has all of the information right .

3. A Look Back: This week’s Patch Picks column featured deals on back-to-school shopping deals for clothing and shoes. Check out what deals and steals are right around your corner .

4. A Look Forward: Come back at 10 a.m. for a look at crimes nearby in West Hempstead, Rockville Center, Valley Stream, Franklin Square and Lakeview, including car break ins and burglaries.

5. If you are in Lynbrook over the weekend and get some photos of the storm in action, feel free to send them to guest editor Emily Wood (EmilyWood51388@gmail.com) to have them posted in an album!