Originally published at: DORIAN HITS US: Hurricane Dorian Strikes North Carolina as Category 1 Storm | Sean Hannity
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the United States early Friday morning after devastating the Bahamas for nearly 40 hours; striking North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras as a Category 1 storm.
“The National Weather Service said the storm had sustained winds of 90 mph as it battered the United States’ eastern coast after devastating the Bahamas earlier this week. As of 8 a.m. EDT, Dorian’s eye was 10 miles off Cape Hatteras and was moving northeast at 14 mph. It is expected to remain a hurricane as it sweeps up the Eastern Seaboard on Friday and Saturday, when it will be far enough offshore that its hurricane-force winds are unlikely to reach land,” reports Fox News.
#Dorian has made landfall over Cape Hatteras, North Carolina at 835 AM EDT. Maximum sustained winds were estimated near 90 mph (150 km/h), and the estimated minimum central pressure was 956 mb (28.23 inches). More: https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/IgOso4dvvs
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 6, 2019
“#Dorian has made landfall over Cape Hatteras, North Carolina at 835 AM EDT. Maximum sustained winds were estimated near 90 mph (150 km/h), and the estimated minimum central pressure was 956 mb (28.23 inches),” posted the National Hurricane Center.
Normally dry areas near the coast will be flooded by
rising waters moving inland. The surge will likely be accompanied by large and destructive waves, and water levels could rise quite quickly as Dorian passes on the sound side of the Outer Banks. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 6, 2019
“Hurricane Dorian is ready to unleash its fury on our state,” added a local meteorologist. “The storm has gained strength. Get to safety and stay there. Don’t let your guard down. Whether it comes to shore or not, the eye of the storm will be close enough to cause significant damage.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
