What was the peak intensity of Irene?

Irene achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 101 km/h (55 kt / 63 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 980 hPa.

Did Irene affect Port Vila?

Irene passed approximately 172 km from Port Vila. Outer rainbands and gusty winds likely affected the area.

Did Irene affect Noumea?

Irene passed approximately 370 km away from Noumea. Historical data indicates minimal direct weather impact on Noumea.

Did Irene affect Suva?

Irene passed approximately 708 km away from Suva. Historical data indicates minimal direct weather impact on Suva.

Did Irene affect Townsville?

Archived track data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Townsville from Irene.

Irene developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.

Typhoon Irene Track Map & Archive

Dissipated

Local time · Active from 15 Jan 2023 23:00 GMT+11 to 19 Jan 2023 18:00 GMT-12

Previous Storm:

Cheneso

Next Storm:

Dingani

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Estimated Storm Impact Analysis

Real-time analysis of population and infrastructure exposure within the storm's wind field.

Radius: ~600 km

👥 Estimated Population at Risk

13.84Mpeople

🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers

252facilities

🏕️ Evacuation Shelters & Centers

769centers

🏫 Schools & Critical Infrastructure

1846buildings

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AI Historical Storm Matches

Compare historical storms by track, pressure changes, and rapid intensification patterns.

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Nat94% Similarity Score

MAX: 97 m/s

MIN: 990 hPa

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Paul81% Similarity Score

MAX: 90 m/s

MIN: 994 hPa

⚡ Rapid Intensification Risk:High Risk

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Hale79% Similarity Score

MAX: 86 m/s

MIN: 991 hPa

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Basic Information

Peak Category

subtropical

Minimum Pressure

980 hPa

Maximum Wind Speed

101 km/h

Region

South Pacific

Key Events

Formation

15 Jan 2023 23:00 GMT+11

15.2°S, 159.6°E

Dissipation

19 Jan 2023 18:00 GMT-12

28.3°S, 180.2°E

Frequently Asked Questions about Irene

No, Irene is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-01-20T06:00:00.000Z.

Irene formed on 2023-01-15T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-01-20T06:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of Tropical Storm.

Key Meteorological Milestones

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Genesis & Initial Classification

Tropical Depression

📅 15 Jan 2023 12:00 (15 Jan 2023 23:00 GMT+11)🌐 15.2°S, 159.6°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed25 km/h (13 kt)

Pressure1008 hPa

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Named Storm Upgrade (TS)

Tropical Storm

📅 18 Jan 2023 03:00 (18 Jan 2023 14:00 GMT+11)🌐 17.7°S, 162.6°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed72 km/h (39 kt)

Pressure996 hPa

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Peak Lifetime Intensity (LMI)

Tropical Storm

📅 18 Jan 2023 18:00 (19 Jan 2023 05:00 GMT+11)🌐 19.2°S, 167.8°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed101 km/h (55 kt)

Pressure980 hPa

📉 Pressure Drop-28 hPa

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Final Advisory / Dissipation

subtropical

📅 20 Jan 2023 06:00 (20 Jan 2023 06:00 UTC)🌐 28.3°S, 180.2°E🏛️ Official

Wind Speed54 km/h (29 kt)

Pressure1005 hPa

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