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Dorian 12:45 update. Max winds 185, gusts 220, 18-23 foot storm surge
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCUAT5+shtml/011644.shtml<snip>
...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
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