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Hurricane Dorian Update Statement

2019-09-01 18:44:58| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

Issued at 1245 pm EDT Sun Sep 01 2019 000 WTNT65 KNHC 011644 TCUAT5 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 $$ Forecaster Avila/Blake

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Summary for Hurricane Dorian (AT5/AL052019)

2019-09-01 18:44:58| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

...CATASTROPHIC CATEGORY 5 DORIAN MAKES LANDFALL ON ELBOW CAY IN THE ABACOS... As of the center of Dorian was located near 26.5, -77.0 with movement W at 8 mph. The minimum central pressure was 911 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 185 mph.

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