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Hurricane Irene was caused by a strong tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa. As moisture from the warm water of the Atlantic Ocean few it it intensified and became better organized, becoming Tropical Storm Irene and later a Hurricane. A semi-permanent high pressure zone over the Atlantic then steered the hurricane on a curved path that took it over a number of islands and up the U.S. east coast.

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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 name of the hurricane that caused extensive flood and wind damage along the east coast in august?

Hurricane Irene


What was the name of the hurricane that caused extensive flood and wind damaged along the east coast in August?

Hurricane Irene!


What was the monetary damage of Hurricane Irene?

It has been estimated to be as much as $10 billion US Dollars.


What year did hurricane Irene hit North Carolina?

Hurricane Irene hit North Carolina in 2011.


What hurricans occurred in 2011?

Some notable hurricanes that occurred in 2011 were Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Katia, and Hurricane Rina. Hurricane Irene caused significant damage and flooding along the East Coast of the United States, while both Hurricane Katia and Hurricane Rina remained mostly out at sea.


What type of hurricane is Irene?

Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.


What catogory was hurricane Irene?

hurricane Irene i believe is type 3


What month did hurricane irene occur?

Hurricane Irene was in August of 2011.


Is hurricane Irene the biggest hurricane?

No. Although Irene is a very large hurricane it is by no means the biggest.


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.


What was the name of the hurricane that caused severe flooding in the northeast US during the past month?

Oh, i know the answer to this one. its called hurricane irene. hope this helped.