Hurricane Irene (1999) facts for kids
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
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Hurricane Irene before landfall
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| Formed | October 13, 1999 |
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| Dissipated | October 24, 1999 |
| (Extratropical after October 19, 1999) | |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 110 mph (175 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 958 mbar (hPa); 28.29 inHg |
| Fatalities | 3 direct, 15 indirect |
| Damage | $800 million (2011 USD) |
| Areas affected | Cuba, Bahamas, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia |
| Part of the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Irene was a powerful storm that formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It caused a lot of damage in Florida and North Carolina in October 1999. Irene started as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 13.
About Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene brought a lot of rain to Florida. It was similar to other very wet hurricanes from the 1930s and 1940s. In North Carolina and Virginia, the storm dropped over 10 inches of rain. That's a huge amount of water!
Impact and Damage
Hurricane Irene caused significant problems in the United States. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives because of the storm. The total cost of the damage was around $800 million. This shows how strong and destructive hurricanes can be.
Images for kids
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Hurricane Irene near landfall in Florida.
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Flooding from Irene
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Cattle walking in flood waters
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Beach erosion from Irene
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Rainfall from Irene
