User:12george1/Effects of Hurricane Irene in New England
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The effects of Hurricane Irene in New England were the worst from a hurricane in that region since Hurricane Bob made landfall in 1991. Hurricane Irene formed from a tropical wave on August 20, 2011 near the Lesser Antilles. It moved west-northwestward, and within an environment of light wind shear and warm waters it steadily strengthened to reach peak winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) on August 24. After curving north-northeastward and weakening significantly, Irene made landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) on August 27. Irene continued north-northeastward and struck New Jersey and New York and weakened to a tropical storm. While crossing through New England, Irene transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on August 29.
hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Winds | 1-minute sustained: 60 mph (95 km/h) |
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Fatalities | 1 direct, 2 indirect |
Damage | $1 billion (2011 USD) |
Areas affected | New England |
Part of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Part of a series on Hurricane Irene | |
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