Dorian swipes Carolinas next
Dorian intensifies slightly over warm Gulf Stream water
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Hurricane Dorian is not done yet.
The storm intensified slightly again Wednesday over warmer water above the Gulf Stream off the southeast United States. The storm now packs sustained winds of 110 mph and is picking up speed toward the north.
Satellite loops Wednesday show a better organized storm. Note the larger and more consistent central dense overcast, and the better organized eyewall structure above.
Carolina risk
The geography of the Carolinas makes them prime hurricane country. The eastward extension into the Atlantic is ideal for interaction with recurving hurricanes. Dorian’s latest projected path brings the stronger inner part of the storm much closer to land than when it passed Florida.
Surge risk
Charleston, South Carolina is a storm surge laboratory. Dorian’s path is efficient for pushing surge into the city. Projections are that Dorian could bring the second highest tidal levels on record, second only to Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Rainfall flood risk
Dorian’s heavier rain bands will rake the Carolina coast. Rainfall totals over 6 inches will dramatically increase flash flood risk in coastal counties.
Dorian’s impacts will be felt across the Carolinas in the next 24 hours.
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