Hurricane Watch on Florida Coast – Extreme Dorian Now With 180 MPH Winds

Extreme winds from the eyewall of #Dorian in excess of 180 mph will affect the Abaco Islands during the next few hours. TAKE COVER NOW! THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. Move immediately to the safe room in your shelter.  Pressure at hard to digest 913 mbs.  
*DORIAN NOW STRONGEST HURRICANE ON RECORD IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the east coast of Florida from
north of Deerfield Beach to the Volusia/Brevard County Line.

A Storm Surge Watch has also been issued from north of Deerfield
Beach to the Volusia/Brevard County Line.

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.5N 76.8W
ABOUT 20 MI...30 KM ENE OF GREAT ABACO ISLAND

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...180 MPH...
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...913 MB...26.96 INCHES



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DORIAN will have NO impact on Alabama's weather whatsoever.  

			
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