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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCNN said there are wind gusts of +220 mph
Source-https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-dorian-september-2019/index.html
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Snip-"Wind gusts have reached over 220 mph on the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center.
A storm surge of 18 to 23 feet above normal tide levels with destructive waves has also been reported, according to the center."
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)saying there's now a slight southward shift.
juxtaposed
(2,778 posts)gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)it's own path. I hope it shifts again away from land.
juxtaposed
(2,778 posts)where this shit storm will head?
triron
(21,916 posts)gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)It doesn't appear to be turning but continuing to head due west.
Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)malaise
(267,823 posts)Devastation in the Abaco islands and Marsh Harbour.
Ferrets are Cool
(21,063 posts)until we are living with 250 mph hurricanes winds.
captain queeg
(10,036 posts)In another thread it was mentioned there is no category 6, because it hasnt happened yet. The time is coming I think.
Leghorn21
(13,520 posts)EF-4
Original Fujita Scale estimated wind speeds: 207 to 260 mph.
Enhanced Fujita Scale estimated wind speeds: 166 to 200 mph.
Typical Observations: Devastating damage. Whole frame houses Well-constructed houses and whole frame houses completely leveled; cars thrown and small missiles generated.
...or an EF-5 (enhanced Fujita scale)
EF-5
Original Fujita Scale estimated wind speeds: 261 to 318 mph.
Enhanced Fujita Scale estimated wind speeds: Over 200 mph.
Typical Observations: Incredible damage. Strong frame houses leveled off foundations and swept away; automobile-sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 m (109 yd); high-rise buildings have significant structural deformation; incredible phenomena will occur.
Takket
(21,425 posts)Lochloosa
(16,019 posts)gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)buildings collapsed, roofs blown off and things floating in the water.