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Hurricane Irene was a category 3, but had weakened to a category 1 by the time it made landfall in the U.S.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCategory three. Winds of 115 miles per hour. North & South Carolina, Vermont, New York. Deadly. Evacuations. Public transportation system shut down in New York City.
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What kind of hurricane was hurricane Irene?
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
Which hurricane was the strongest out of Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Katia?
Hurricane Katia was stronger, reaching peak strength with 135 mph sustained winds, making it a low category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Irene peaked with 120 mph sustained winds, making it a category 3.
Will hurricane Irene hit Rhode Island?
Yes most of it but it will only be category 1 hurricane so not so bad.
Will Hurricane Irene be Class 2 in New Jersey?
It will probably not be the strong - category 1 or weaker.
What year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
What did hurricane Irene measure on saffir- Simpson scale?
Hurricane Irene was a category 3 hurricane. It had weakened to a category 1 by the time it hit the U.S. though.
What kind of hurricane was hurricane Irene?
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
What category hurricane did Irene make it to at the height of its strength?
A peak strength Irene was a category 3 hurricane with 120 mph sustained winds.
Is hurricane Irene 3 stronger than hurricane irene 1?
Yes. A category 3 hurricane has winds of 111-130 mph and a category 1 has winds of 74-95 mph.
Which hurricane was the strongest out of Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Katia?
Hurricane Katia was stronger, reaching peak strength with 135 mph sustained winds, making it a low category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Irene peaked with 120 mph sustained winds, making it a category 3.
How big is hurricane Irene on the Beaufort wind scale?
Category 1
Is Irene the strongest hurricane?
No, not even close. She is currently only a category 3 hurricane. Every year there are stronger hurricanes.
Will hurricane Irene hit Rhode Island?
Yes most of it but it will only be category 1 hurricane so not so bad.
Will Hurricane Irene be Class 2 in New Jersey?
It will probably not be the strong - category 1 or weaker.
Is hurricane Irene very dangerous?
Yes, although no longer at its peak as a category 3 hurricane, Irene will probably inflict major damage along the U.S. east coast with possible fatalities.
What type of hurricane is Irene?
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
What month did hurricane irene occur?
Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.
