Not even close, in terms of strength. It is barely a category 3 as of the evening of the 25th. We'll see how it ranks in a few days after it rakes the East Coast.
No
Yes.
There have been several hurricanes named Irene. The worst of those was in 2011. However, other hurricanes named Irene occurred in 1971, 1981, 1999, and 2005.
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
No
Yes.
the worst hurricane is hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
There have been several hurricanes named Irene. The worst of those was in 2011. However, other hurricanes named Irene occurred in 1971, 1981, 1999, and 2005.
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.
hurricane Irene i believe is type 3
No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.
The hurricane Irene lasted for 9 days.
Hurricane Irene became a hurricane on 22 August, just as it hit Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.