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No. Not even close. There are two main measures of hurricane intensity: wind speed and barometric pressure. Hurricane Irene is already past its peak of 120 mph winds and a pressure of 942 millibars (the lower the pressure, the stronger the storm).
The strongest Hurricane on record in terms of wind speed was Hurricane Camille at 190 mph. The most intense tropical cyclone (generic term for hurricane, typhoon etc.) on recordwas Typhoon Tip with a pressure of 870 millibars.
What else can I help you with?
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 year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
What kind of hurricane was hurricane Irene?
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
What was the cost of damage after hurricane Irene?
At the latest estimate damage from Hurricane Irene was over $10.1 billion in USD.the eye of the hurricane
When was hurricane Irene?
Hurricane Irene lasted from August 20 to August 28, 2011.
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.
What type of hurricane is Irene?
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
What month did hurricane irene occur?
Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.
What catogory was hurricane Irene?
hurricane Irene i believe is type 3
Is hurricane Irene the biggest hurricane?
No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.
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 year did hurricane Irene and Katrina occur?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, Hurricane Irene occurred in 2011.
How long did the hurricane irene last for?
The hurricane Irene lasted for 9 days.
When does hurricane Irene start?
Hurricane Irene became a hurricane on 22 August, just as it hit Puerto Rico.
What kind of hurricane was hurricane Irene?
In terms of intensity Irene was a category 3 hurricane. Irene could also be called a Cape Verde type hurricane.
What ocean did hurricane Irene develop over?
Hurricane Irene formed over the Atlantic Ocean
What are the categories that Hurricane Irene reached?
Hurricane Irene hit Cat 1 - Cat 3
