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Is hurricane Irene the worst hurricane in the world?
No, Hurricane Irene is not the worst hurricane in the world. There have been other hurricanes that have caused more damage and loss of life. The impact of a hurricane depends on various factors such as intensity, size, and location.
What hurricane is bigger Andrew or Irene?
Irene is a larger storm than Andrew in geographical extent, but Andrew was more intense and more destructive.
Was hurricane Andrew worst than Irene?
Hurricane Andrew was a more powerful and destructive storm compared to Hurricane Irene. Andrew made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane in 1992, causing widespread devastation in the Bahamas and southern Florida. In contrast, Irene, which struck the East Coast in 2011, was classified as a Category 3 hurricane and caused significant damage but was not as severe as Andrew.
Is a tornado going to follow hurricane Irene?
It is not certain, but there is a good chance that Hurricane Irene will produce a few tornadoes. Some have already been reported in North Carolina. The good news is that the tornadoes produced by hurricanes are weaker on average than tornadoes produced by the more typical storm systems.
Is hurricane Irene worst than hurricane Andrew?
Hurricane Andrew was more intense than Hurricane Irene in terms of wind speed and damage. Andrew struck South Florida as a Category 5 hurricane in 1992 with wind speeds of 165 mph, causing catastrophic damage. In comparison, Irene made landfall in North Carolina in 2011 as a Category 1 hurricane with wind speeds of 85 mph, causing significant but less severe damage.
What days did Irene occur?
Hurricane Irene was active from August 20 - 29, 2011. See the related link listed below for more information:
When did hurricane Irene happened?
August 20-28, 2011 was Hurricane Irene's lifespan.See the related link listed below for more information:
Was there ever a hurricane named Tracy?
Yes, there has been a hurricane named Tracy. Hurricane Tracy was a Category 3 storm that hit Darwin, Australia in 1974, causing significant damage and resulting in more than 70 fatalities.
Why is there more than one hurricane named after irene?
Each year has a list of hurricane names that are re-used on a six-year cycle. It is only when a storm is particularly bad that its name is not re-used. This is a good thing as if names were not re-used we would run out of them fairly quickly.
What is Hurricane Irene's monetary damage?
Estimated to be $19 billion (USD) in damages, the name of Irene is permanently retired - it will no longer be used for North Atlantic hurricanes.See the related link listed below for more information:
Was there ever a hurricane Kevin?
Yes, there was a Hurricane Kevin during the 1991 Pacific hurricane season. The have also been 3 tropical storms (usualy precursers to hurricanes) named Kevin in 1985, 1997, and 2003. More information can be found on wikipedia regarding Hurricane Kevin, see related links below.
How many people in New York died in Hurricane Irene?
New York State had 10 deaths as a result of 2011's Hurricane Irene. One of these deaths occurred in New York City, on City Island (which is part of the Bronx). A man drowned while attending to his boat in one of the island's marinas. See the Related Link below for more information about the effects of Hurricane Irene on New York.
