Irene just happens to be the letter that we're on with Atlantic hurricanes this year. See the related link for a full explanation of how these are chosen.
The name Irene has not been retired, at least not yet.
The precursor to Hurricane Irene emerged off the Atlantic coast of Africa as a tropical wave that eventually developed into Tropical Storm Irene east of the Lesser Antilles. It then become a hurricane after striking Puerto Rico.
Most likely not. Currently Hurricane Irene is projected to make landfall in the Carolinas, at which point the storm would rapidly weaken.
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
Hurricane Irene is not expected to directly hit Pennsylvania, though it will feel Irene's effects. The storm should move by on late Saturday into early Sunday (August 27-28).
No, All hurricanes have different names and do not repeat the same name.
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.
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
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The hurricane Irene lasted for 9 days.