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Hurricane Dorian in Pictures Hurricane Dorian in Pictures
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By The New York TimesBy The New York Times
[Here is the latest coverage on Hurricane Dorian as it batters the Bahamas.][Here is the latest coverage on Hurricane Dorian as it batters the Bahamas.]
For residents along the southeastern coast of the United States, what might have been a relaxing holiday weekend has turned into a frantic rush to haul out the storm shutters, fill the tank with gas and stock up on essentials before Hurricane Dorian, which struck the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday as a Category 5 storm, makes landfall. A weakened but still sprawling Hurricane Dorian continued its assault on the Bahamas on Tuesday and began its slow-motion crawl toward the Florida coast.
The National Hurricane Center said the “catastrophic” storm had slammed into the islands with “devastating winds” of about 185 miles an hour. Forecasters said Dorian would continue to lash the islands for much of the day on Monday. Although downgraded to a Category 2, the storm still posed a major threat to the southeastern United States, from Florida up through Georgia and the Carolinas, where Dorian is expected to roll along the coast for days.
Dorian is now expected to swerve north along Florida’s eastern coast before it comes ashore on Tuesday, and could also batter parts of Georgia or the Carolinas as late as Thursday after losing some of its strength.
Even if the hurricane’s center does not cross the coastline, powerful winds and rain are all but certain to disrupt life in the region. The storm has grown in size as it has weakened in strength, and its hurricane-force winds were extending outward as far as 60 miles from its center on Tuesday, up from 45 miles on Sunday.
Rain bands and tropical storm-strength winds pelted Palm Beach County on Tuesday morning. The authorities cautioned that residents should remain indoors throughout the day, and most people appeared to be heeding the advice.
The New York Times has photographers on the ground covering the storm. We’ll continue updating this feed with their latest work.The New York Times has photographers on the ground covering the storm. We’ll continue updating this feed with their latest work.
Submerged vehicles in Freeport on Grand Bahama on Tuesday.Submerged vehicles in Freeport on Grand Bahama on Tuesday.
Strong winds whipped Freeport on Grand Bahama on Monday. Early images and video emerging from the Abaco Islands, which were hit especially hard overnight, showed scenes of devastation.Strong winds whipped Freeport on Grand Bahama on Monday. Early images and video emerging from the Abaco Islands, which were hit especially hard overnight, showed scenes of devastation.
A woman rested at a shelter in Lake Worth, Fla., on Monday. Shelters opened throughout the region as mandatory evacuation orders were issued.A woman rested at a shelter in Lake Worth, Fla., on Monday. Shelters opened throughout the region as mandatory evacuation orders were issued.
Residents from a senior assisted living center were evacuated in Kissimmee, Fla., on Sunday.Residents from a senior assisted living center were evacuated in Kissimmee, Fla., on Sunday.
Mobile homes were outfitted with hurricane shutters in Cape Canaveral, Fla. As of 2017, Florida had around 850,000 mobile homes, more than any other state in the nation.Mobile homes were outfitted with hurricane shutters in Cape Canaveral, Fla. As of 2017, Florida had around 850,000 mobile homes, more than any other state in the nation.
Members of the Florida National Guard prepared their helicopters for potential aviation support and rescue missions at Opa-locka Airport, near Miami, on Monday.Members of the Florida National Guard prepared their helicopters for potential aviation support and rescue missions at Opa-locka Airport, near Miami, on Monday.
The Florida Army National Guard in Jacksonville.The Florida Army National Guard in Jacksonville.
From left, Ryan Alkhatab, Bernardo Craveiro, and Will Warren began to evacuate Jacksonville Beach on Monday.From left, Ryan Alkhatab, Bernardo Craveiro, and Will Warren began to evacuate Jacksonville Beach on Monday.
Wesley Campbell, 65, watched as a steady flow of traffic headed west on I-278 as mandatory evacuation orders went into effect for Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Monday.Wesley Campbell, 65, watched as a steady flow of traffic headed west on I-278 as mandatory evacuation orders went into effect for Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Monday.
Workers built sand embankments in Ponte Vedra, Fla., on Monday.Workers built sand embankments in Ponte Vedra, Fla., on Monday.
Lounge chairs and tables were placed in a pool on Monday in Hilton Head, S.C., in preparation for Dorian.Lounge chairs and tables were placed in a pool on Monday in Hilton Head, S.C., in preparation for Dorian.
Surfers took advantage of four- to five-foot swells in Hilton Head. The area is under a mandatory evacuation order.Surfers took advantage of four- to five-foot swells in Hilton Head. The area is under a mandatory evacuation order.
Residents and businesses boarded up windows in Charleston, S.C., on Sunday.Residents and businesses boarded up windows in Charleston, S.C., on Sunday.
People filled sandbags on Sunday in Orange Park, Fla.People filled sandbags on Sunday in Orange Park, Fla.
Kevin Rosas, 6, waited for his father, Jose, to buy a generator in Lakeland, Fla.Kevin Rosas, 6, waited for his father, Jose, to buy a generator in Lakeland, Fla.
Samorah Watkins, left, and Benyle Jordan walked in the surf in Miami Beach.Samorah Watkins, left, and Benyle Jordan walked in the surf in Miami Beach.
A worker installed plywood over windows in Miami Beach on Saturday.A worker installed plywood over windows in Miami Beach on Saturday.
Motorists throughout the state filled up vehicles and gas cans in preparation for Dorian’s arrival. Leal Giese stocked up on fuel in Lake Worth.Motorists throughout the state filled up vehicles and gas cans in preparation for Dorian’s arrival. Leal Giese stocked up on fuel in Lake Worth.
[Here are some tips on how to prepare for an evacuation order.][Here are some tips on how to prepare for an evacuation order.]
Artwork was prepared for storage to protect it from Hurricane Dorian in West Palm Beach.Artwork was prepared for storage to protect it from Hurricane Dorian in West Palm Beach.
Workers boarded up windows of a building in Palm Beach.Workers boarded up windows of a building in Palm Beach.
[Stay or evacuate? Read more about how Florida residents are weighing their options.][Stay or evacuate? Read more about how Florida residents are weighing their options.]
There were long lines at a supermarket in West Palm Beach on Friday.There were long lines at a supermarket in West Palm Beach on Friday.
A market in Lake Worth was already running low on water.A market in Lake Worth was already running low on water.
[What do storm categories mean? Here’s what you need to know.][What do storm categories mean? Here’s what you need to know.]
At a Home Depot in West Palm Beach, workers loaded a truck with plywood.At a Home Depot in West Palm Beach, workers loaded a truck with plywood.