9/7/19, 10:00 am – Dorian is moving off-coast, but still has a chance of hitting Nova Scotia. With wind speeds of 85 mph, Dorian is still a category 1 hurricane.
At least four dozen lives have been lost in the Bahamas, so far. The east coast received massive storm surges and several inches of rain. Rescues were taking place in North Carolina and the islands just off the coast.
This will be the last update for Dorian. As the recovery continues, so will the clean-up. We’ve been through this before and we’ve flourished. We will again.
9/6/19, 8:30 am – The death toll in the Bahamas has climbed to 30 souls. Dozens are missing and emergency management say the death-toll is sure to climb. Sad.
Dorian is now a Cat 1 hurricane as it pushes up the eastern coast of the U.S. It’s expected to begin a right turn, back out to sea. Hopefully.
9/5/19, 6:26 am – Dorian is now a Cat 3 near Charleston, SC. Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of the coast.
9/4/19, 8:29 am – – Dorian continues to move up the coast of Florida.
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.5N 79.6W ABOUT 95 MI...155 KM ENE OF DAYTONA BEACH FLORIDA ABOUT 135 MI...215 KM ESE OF JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 INCHES
9/3/19, 8:15 pm – – Dorian downgraded to a Cat 2, but it’s moving along the coast now. Storm surge and severe storms with heavy rains are expected to last for several days.
The death toll in the Bahamas is now at 7 and expected to rise. The destruction is wide-spread.
9/3/19, 05:00 am – – Dorian is now a Cat 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 120 MPH. The storm has been stationary over the Bahamas, but researchers believe the storm will begin moving again later today.
Don’t let the downgrade to Cat 3 fool you. Dorian is still a major hurricane.
SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...26.9N 78.4W ABOUT 35 MI...55 KM NE OF FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 INCHES
9/2/19, 0645 – – Hurricane Dorian, now a Cat 5, is slowly moving to the west today. It continues to pound the Bahamas as it does. The imagery coming in from the Bahamas is heart breaking.
This radar image from a few minutes ago, shows the current position of this massive storm.
This satellite image shows the overall size of Dorian. It’s a massive storm.
The National Hurricane Center expects Dorian to reach the U.S. early Tuesday. Evacuation orders for the eastern U.S. are being issued.
SUMMARY OF 500 AM EDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...26.6N 78.2W ABOUT 40 MI...60 KM E OF FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND ABOUT 115 MI...190 KM E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...165 MPH...270 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 1 MPH...2 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...916 MB...27.05 INCHES
If you reside near the cost of the states being affected by this storm, I’d suggest you make preparations to move inland. If you are ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.
God be with you all.