By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/hurricane-dorian-upgraded-to-category-3-storm Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hurricane Dorian upgraded to Category 3 storm Nation Aug 30, 2019 2:13 PM EST Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a major Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the hurricane is “extremely dangerous” and poses a significant threat to Florida and the northwestern Bahamas. Dorian was located 445 miles (715 kilometers) east of the northwest Bahamas at 2 p.m. EDT on Friday. It had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and was moving northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). A hurricane watch was in effect for northwestern Bahamas. Hurricane conditions are possible by Sunday. The center said additional strengthening is expected as the storm approaches the Florida peninsula. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a major Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the hurricane is “extremely dangerous” and poses a significant threat to Florida and the northwestern Bahamas. Dorian was located 445 miles (715 kilometers) east of the northwest Bahamas at 2 p.m. EDT on Friday. It had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and was moving northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). A hurricane watch was in effect for northwestern Bahamas. Hurricane conditions are possible by Sunday. The center said additional strengthening is expected as the storm approaches the Florida peninsula. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now