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Hurricane Irene as it appeared by satellite Aug. 24 over the Bahamas. Credit: NOAA/NASA

6 Tips for Evacuating from Hurricane Irene

By Natalie Wolchover published

If you live on the East Coast, you may need to evacuate from Hurricane Irene in the coming days. Here's what you can do to prepare.

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Eye of Hurricane Irene Spotted from Space

By Live Science Staff published

Irene has strengthened and its eye is now discernible by satellite.

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Irene Becomes Major Hurricane

By Live Science Staff published

Storm projected to hit North Carolina, possibly Northeast.

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Hurricane Irene as a Category 2 hurricane on Aug. 23.

Hurricane Irene Affirms 'Magic' Hurricane Date

By Brett Israel published

Why is Aug. 20 the magic date for big storms?

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Astronaut Photographs Hurricane Irene From Space Station

By Space.com Staff published

Astronaut Ron Garan has snapped an amazing image of hurricane Irene from orbit.

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Aboard the International Space Station, an Expedition 28 crew member captured views of intensifying Hurricane Irene from an altitude of 225 miles at 3:33 p.m. EDT on Aug. 22, 2011, as the tropical system passed to the north of Hispaniola.

Are Category 6 Hurricanes Coming Soon?

By Jim W. Harper published

With hurricanes expected to become more severe, scientists say we may need a new category.

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