Dorian’s Winds Now up to 185 mph

The National Hurricane Center now reports that Dorian’s winds have increased to 185 mph.

They warn of tides of 18-23 feet and wind gusts to 220 mph.

Here is the Tropical Cyclone Update:

Hurricane Dorian Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052019
1245 pm EDT Sun Sep 01 2019

…CATASTROPHIC CATEGORY 5 DORIAN MAKES LANDFALL ON ELBOW CAY IN THE
ABACOS…

Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft and
satellite data indicate that Dorian has made landfall at 1240 pm
EDT (1640 UTC) in Elbow Cay, Abacos. The winds have increased
to 185 mph (295 km/h) with the minimum central pressure falling to
911 mb (26.90 inches).

This is a life-threatening situation. Residents there should take
immediate shelter. Do not venture into the eye if it passes over
your location.

Hazards:
– Wind Gusts over 220 mph
– Storm Surge 18 to 23 feet above normal tide levels with higher
destructive waves

These hazards will cause extreme destruction in the affected areas
and will continue for several hours.

SUMMARY OF 1245 PM EDT…1645 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…26.5N 77.0W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM E OF GREAT ABACO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…185 MPH…295 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 275 DEGREES AT 8 MPH…13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…911 MB…26.90 INCHES

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Forecaster Avila/Blake

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