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Hurricane Irene was a category 3, but had weakened to a category 1 by the time it made landfall in the U.S.

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What did hurricane Irene measure on saffir- Simpson scale?

Hurricane Irene was a category 3 hurricane. It had weakened to a category 1 by the time it hit the U.S. though.


What category hurricane did Irene make it to at the height of its strength?

A peak strength Irene was a category 3 hurricane with 120 mph sustained winds.


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.


Is hurricane Irene 3 stronger than hurricane irene 1?

Yes. A category 3 hurricane has winds of 111-130 mph and a category 1 has winds of 74-95 mph.


Which hurricane was the strongest out of Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Katia?

Hurricane Katia was stronger, reaching peak strength with 135 mph sustained winds, making it a low category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Irene peaked with 120 mph sustained winds, making it a category 3.


How big is hurricane Irene on the Beaufort wind scale?

Category 1


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 Irene the strongest hurricane?

No, not even close. She is currently only a category 3 hurricane. Every year there are stronger hurricanes.


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.


Will Hurricane Irene be Class 2 in New Jersey?

It will probably not be the strong - category 1 or weaker.


Is hurricane Irene very dangerous?

Yes, although no longer at its peak as a category 3 hurricane, Irene will probably inflict major damage along the U.S. east coast with possible fatalities.


Will hurricane Irene hit Rhode Island?

Yes most of it but it will only be category 1 hurricane so not so bad.