Hurricane Irene evolved from a tropical wave that exited the African coast on August 15, 2011. With a favorable environment ahead of the wave, a Tropical Depression formed on August 20 as the wave approached the Lesser Antilles. By 23Z on August 20, the depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Irene.
Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
Irene is on the list of hurricanes which was used in 1999, 2005, and 2011, etc., until it is retired.
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
hurricane Irene i believe is type 3
No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.
Hurricane Irene was active from August 20 - 29, 2011. See the related link listed below for more information:
The hurricane Irene lasted for 9 days.
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.
Hurricane Irene formed over the Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Irene hit Cat 1 - Cat 3