Tropical Storm Dorian could hit Florida as a Category 2 hurricane

Orlando Sentinel ^ | August 28, 2019 | TIFFINI THEISEN

[PJ-Comix]

Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened overnight as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were warned to brace for hurricane conditions with possible heavy rains and “life-threatening" flash floods today, the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 a.m. Wednesday update. The storm is expected to grow in size and could hit Florida as a Category 2 hurricane by late Sunday or early Monday.

Overnight, winds picked up to 60 mph as the storm made its expected northwest turn, and a hurricane watch was issued for Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. President Trump declared an emergency Tuesday night and ordered federal assistance for local authorities.

Dorian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches landfall on Florida's east coast. Parts of Florida could expect 4 to 8 inches of rain, and up to 10 inches in isolated areas later this week and into early next week.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Any updates from PR?

[cll]

Hi,

It’s all quiet on this front (Hato Rey/San Juan). We just had a weak squall come through about and hour or two ago. AND WE DIDN’T LOSE POWER!

We’ve been very lucky this time. We still have splintered power poles around my neighborhood that need replacement, including the one in front of my house. This is the end-of-the-line that the power company says it will take years to repair.

Good luck to the people of Florida and the SE.

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Good to hear! Best!