John Homenuk

Bahamas, Florida prepare for potentially devastating Hurricane Dorian

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Hurricane Dorian strengthened again this morning, with maximum sustained winds now 110 miles per hour. The storm is moving slowly northwestward and is expected to continue to move toward the Bahamas today. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Dorian to become a powerful major hurricane over the next 12 to 24 hours as it moves towards the Bahamas and the Florida coastline.

The storm is expected to curve westward this weekend and slow down considerably, moving into atmospheric conditions favorable for strengthening. Very warm waters near the Bahamas combined with low atmospheric wind shear are expected to allow the system to intensify.

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John Homenuk

Friday Briefing: Beautiful Labor Day weekend in NYC, Dorian strengthens

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Beautiful weather is expected throughout Labor Day weekend in New York City, with temperatures in the 80’s and plenty of sunshine. High pressure will remain in control through Sunday, with very little chance of rain. The next storm system will arrive on Monday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Dorian continues to churn toward the Bahamas and Florida. The storm strengthened again overnight, and the National Hurricane Center says maximum sustained winds are now 105 miles per hour.

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John Homenuk

Hurricane Dorian poses major threat to Florida coastline

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Hurricane Dorian is a Category 1 hurricane this morning, with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour. After strengthening yesterday, the storms intensity has leveled off a bit thanks to the ingestion of dry air. But the National Hurricane Center suggests that Dorian will continue to strengthen again today, with the expectation that the system will become a Major Hurricane by Friday afternoon.

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Thursday Briefing: Sunny, calm weather for Labor Day weekend

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The last weekend of meteorological summer is here, and the weather will cooperate for a proper sendoff. High pressure will build in to New England today, with lower dew points and lots of sunshine expected. The pleasant weather will continue through Saturday and Sunday.

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