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Hurricane Wilma originated as a tropical depression near Jamaica. It was the strongest hurricane every recorded; it formed in 2005.

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It was formed in African coast, when sea tempratures were just right and the winds were too.

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When did Hurricane Irene start?

Hurricane Irene formed on August 20, 2011.


What ocean did hurricane Irene develop over?

Hurricane Irene formed over the Atlantic Ocean


How many days did it take for Hurricane Irene to hit the North Atlantic Coast from when it formed?

Hurricane Irene made landfall on the U.S. east coast 7 days after it formed.


Has there been another hurricane in Irene?

No. After it died, Tropical Storm Jose and Hurricane Katia formed.


How long has it been since the hurricane before hurricane Irene?

The last Atlantic hurricane before Irene was Tomas, which lasted from October 29 to November 7, 2010, or about little less than 9 months before Irene formed The last storm to be called a hurricane before Irene was Hurricane Greg in the eastern Pacific which lasted August 16-21, 2011, dissipating a day after Irene formed. Unlike Tomas, Greg was never a major news item because the storm nnever threatened land.


Where did hurricane Irene form at?

Hurricane Irene formed as a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean about 190 miles east of the island of Dominica in the Lesser Antilles. It reached hurricane intsity shortly after striking Puerto Rico.


What type of hurricane is Irene?

Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.


Why did hurricane Irene 2011 occur?

Hurricane Irene formed as a result of a tropical wave over the Atlantic Ocean encountering warm waters, moist air, and other favorable conditions that caused it to intensify and organize into Tropical Storm Irene. Continued favorable conditions strengthened this storm into a hurricane.


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 month did hurricane irene occur?

Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.


What catogory was hurricane Irene?

hurricane Irene i believe is type 3


Is hurricane Irene the biggest hurricane?

No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.