Hurricane Dorian has made landfall in the north‑west Bahamas as a powerful category five storm with sustained winds of up to 285km/h.
The "extremely dangerous" storm is the strongest hurricane on modern record in the area.
Catastrophic damage across Abacos Islands as #Dorian unleashed winds of 285 KM/H and gusts to 350 KM/H
— TTWeatherCenter (@TTWeatherCenter) September 1, 2019
Remember, stay indoors during the calm of the eye, another onslaught of hurricane force winds is approaching!pic.twitter.com/UwLeCvaDM3
Grand Bahama residents have been evacuating from its predicted path.
Officials warn a storm surge could be life‑threatening and as high as 23ft (7m) in places.
Source: BBC
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