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 EDT 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now