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How did Hurricane Irma form?

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Hurricane Gilbert was a classic tropical wave that began near the Cape Verde Island off the west coast of Africa in 1988. It was the first Category 5 storm to reach the Atlantic coast since 1969.

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Like many hurricanes, Hurricane Wilma started out as an area of low pressure over the Caribbean. This low intereacted with an area of showers and thunderstorms, and became more concentrated and more organized. This system eventually became organized enough to be listed as Tropical Depression Twenty-Four on October 15, 2005. Fueled by the moisture from the warm water of the Carribbean, the depression slowly strengthened, becoming Tropical Storm Wilma on October 17. After this, the storm became more organized and intensified very rapidly, soon becoming a category 5 hurricane.

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Currently ranked as the fifth-costliest hurricane in the United States' history, Irene began as a well-defined Atlantic tropical wave. She began to organize just east of the Lesser Antilles island arc. On August 20, 2011, when she developed a bit of atmospheric convection and a closed center of circulation, she was officially designated (named) Tropical Storm Irene. Making landfall at St. Croix, then Puerto Rico, she strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. Parallelling the coast of Hispaniola, she slowly intensified. Just before making four landfalls through the Bahamas, she peaked as a 120 mph (195 km/h) Category 3 hurricane.

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Hurricane Irma formed in the same way that many other Atlantic hurricanes form. It started as a tropical wave; a disorganized area of showers, storms, and low pressure. Fueled by moisture from the warm water of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, the disturbance became stronger and more organized. It began to spin and wind speed.s increased. It became a tropical storm and later strengthened into a hurricane. Than it has a marrige with you.

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When did Hurricane Irma start?

Hurricane Irma first became a tropical storm on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. On Thursday, August 31, 2017, Irma was officially upgraded to hurricane status.


What hurricane is behind Irma?

Jose is another hurricane behind Irma. It most likely will not hit the US but will go out into the Atlantic.


Did Guadalupe get hurt by hurricane Irma?

No, it did not.


How high were the highest winds of hurricane irma?

At peak intensity Hurricane Irma has sustained winds of 185 miles per hour.


How long did hurricane irma last?

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What is the best city to evacuate from Hurricane Irma?

Ocala


Is Jamaica going to be affected by irma the hurricane?

Not significantly. Hurricane Irma is expected to remain north of Cuba and turn north toward Florida.Jamaica will likely get some rain.


What category is hurricane Irma?

As of 2:00 PM on September 9, 2017 Hurricane Irma is a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph. It has weakened from its earlier intensity as a category 5. Irma is expected to reintensify into a category 4 storm before hitting Florida.


Where is hurricane irma?

As of 2:00 PM on September 9, 2017 Hurricane Irma is centered just north of western Cuba and is expected to move north toward the Florida Keys.


Is hurricane irma going to hit Alabama?

Alabama will probably feel some effects from Hurricane Irma. The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida and will probably move into Alabama as a tropical storm or low-level hurricane, bringing risks of flooding and possibly tornadoes.


What is the difference between hurricane Harvey and hurricane irma?

Harvey and Irma are two different storms. Hurricane Harvey was a storm that moved across portions of the southern Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. It struck Texas at peak strength as a category 4 hurricane and caused extreme flooding in parts of Texas and Louisiana. It has now dissipated. Hurricane Irma is a major hurricane currently threatening Florida as of September 9, 2017. It moved across parts of the Atlantic and northern Caribbean. It peaked as a category 5 and is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded.