hurricane irene
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Storm Size Comparison: Irene vs. Sandy (Infographic)Hurricane Irene was a billion-dollar disaster, but it is dwarfed in terms of size by Hurricane Sandy.
By Karl Tate Published
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Goodnight, Irene! Destructive Hurricane's Name RetiredHurricane Irene caused billions in damage when it struck in August 2011.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Name That Hurricane: Famous Examples of the 5 Hurricane CategoriesThere are five categories of hurricanes based on their windspeed. Here is one example of each type of storm.
By Natalie Wolchover Published
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Wild Weather of 2011: Blame La NiñaFrom floods to fires to tornadoes, records fell while damage mounted.
By Brett Israel Published
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2011 Tally of Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Hits 12June tornado outbreak and Southwest wildfires are latest additions.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Active 2011 Hurricane Season Comes to an EndIrene reminds the Northeast of its vulnerability to hurricanes.
By Brett Israel Published
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Warm Ocean Water Keeps Hurricanes at Bay, Study FindsIn two active hurricane seasons, only one storm has hit U.S.
By Brett Israel Published
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Whimbrels Migrate Thousands Of Miles, Only To Be Gunned DownTracked shorebirds navigate through storms only to be killed by hunters.
By Joseph McClain Published
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Leaf Forecast: Outlook Good for Colorful FallHurricane Irene may add kick to fall's colorful leaves.
By Andrea Mustain Published
