The name Irene has been used for twelve
tropical cyclones worldwide. Seven in the Atlantic, two in the South and Western Pacific, and one on the South-West Indian Ocean and Australian region basins. It has also been used for two
European windstorms.
Hurricane Irene (2011) – large and powerful Category 3 hurricane that struck the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, and United States, causing extensive damages totaling US$14.2 billion.
The name Irene was retired in the North Atlantic after the 2011 season, and was replaced by Irma for the 2017 season.
This
article includes a list of named storms that share the same name (or similar names). If an
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