Hurricane Irene is expected to make landfall in North Carolina on Saturday (August 27).
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.
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.
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
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.
It is not possible to predict with certainty if Homestead, Florida will be hit by Hurricane Irene as the path of hurricanes can change rapidly. It is important to stay updated with official weather forecasts and follow any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.
The hurricane Irene lasted for 9 days.
Hurricane Irene first formed in the Atlantic Ocean striking the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and finally the east coast of the USA from North Carolina to New Hampshire.
Hurricane Irene became a hurricane on 22 August, just as it hit Puerto Rico.
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.