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Why Is Hurricane Dorian's Path So Tricky to Predict?
By Jeanna Bryner published
The hard-to-pin-down track is primarily due to an atmospheric steering wheel, which Dorian lost along its rise to Category 5.
'Extremely Dangerous' Dorian Becomes Strongest Hurricane in Modern History for the Bahamas
By Jeanna Bryner published
The monstrous Dorian has become the strongest hurricane to hit the Northwestern Bahamas, with sustained winds reaching 180 mph (285 km/h).
Hurricane Dorian a Catastrophic Category 5 Storm. And It's Getting Stronger.
By Tariq Malik published
Hurricane Dorian is now a "catastrophic Category 5" storm as it approaches the Bahamas in the Caribbean, according to a National Hurricane Center update.
How Strong Can a Hurricane Get?
By Live Science Staff published
The Saffir-Simpson hurricane only goes up to Category 5. But in theory, winds from a powerful hurricane could blow the scale out of the water, scientists say.
Hurricane Dorian Is Now a Major Category 4 Storm
By Tia Ghose published
The monster storm has been getting stronger, but its predicted track moves it a hair away from South Florida.
Hurricane Dorian Is Getting Stronger As It Heads Toward Florida
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Hurricane Dorian becomes stronger as it makes its way up the Atlantic toward the Bahamas, according to the latest forecast.
Forecast: Dorian Will Slam into Florida As a 'Major' Category 4 Hurricane
By Rafi Letzter published
Hurricane Dorian will likely hit Florida Sunday (Sept. 1) as a Category 4 hurricane, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Dorian Just Turned into a Hurricane
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Dorian might strengthen to a Category 3 Hurricane before hitting Florida.
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