What we know about Dorian, which grew to a Category 4 hurricane and is expected to bring dangerous winds and storm surge to Florida on Monday.
Kristin Lam, Jorge L. Ortiz and Ryan W. MillerAs Hurricane Dorian was on track to strengthen into a major storm Friday, Florida residents prepared for likely life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds at the end of Labor Day weekend.
Forecasters say it’s too early to tell where Dorian will land and have the greatest impact, but any part of the coast between the Florida Keys and the southern part of Georgia could be in the direct path. The weather service said that on its current track,"the core of Dorian should move over the Atlantic well north of the southeastern and central Bahamas today and tomorrow, be near or over the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday, and be near the Florida peninsula late Monday."With sustained winds up to 130 mph, Dorian qualifies as a Category 4 hurricane. That’s not as much a concern now that it’s in open water, but the issue is how much steam it may pick up.
The main concern is that Dorian will slow as it approaches the coast, which could prolong the period of heavy rainfall, winds and storm surge. Airlines have already begun cancelling a few flights and offering to waive fees to change travel plans. Cruise companies were also modifying routes in Dorian's path.
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