Hurricane Irene Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) Irene approaching peak intensity on October 18. Formed October 13, 1999 Dissipated October 24, 1999 (Extratropical after October 19, 1999) Highest winds 1-minute sustained: 110 mph (175 km/h) Lowest pressure 958 mbar (hPa); 28.29 inHg Fatalities 3 direct, 15 indirect Damage $800 million (1999 USD) Areas affected Cuba, Bahamas, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia Part of the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season