SOUTHEAST N.C. — Hurricane Dorian has made landfall in the Bahamas as a powerful category 5 storm and forecasts have changed little regarding the future path of the storm meaning an impact on North Carolina is likely.
According to the National Hurricane Center Dorian has essentially come to a standstill over the Bahamas and will continue to linger there before making its northerly switch in direction.
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“The initial intensity estimate has been reduced to 145 kt, which lies between earlier Hurricane Hunter estimates and satellite intensity estimates from TAFB and SAB. This lowering of intensity is consistent with the development of a concentric eyewall. During the next few days, Dorian should be encountering some increase in shear, which will likely result in weakening. However, it is anticipated that the system will remain a dangerous major hurricane for the next several days,” according to the National Hurricane Center.
According to the latest model, Dorian will likely begin to impact the Cape Fear Region on Thursday night heading into Friday, but tropical-storm-force winds could be felt as early as Wednesday.
Port City Daily will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as significant information is released.
