Hurricane Dorian facts for kids
Hurricane Dorian was a very powerful storm that happened in 2019. It was a type of storm called a tropical cyclone. This storm caused a lot of damage, especially in the Bahamas.
Dorian was the fourth named storm and the second hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. It became the first "major hurricane" and the first "Category 5" hurricane of that year. A Category 5 hurricane is the strongest type of hurricane.
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How Strong Was Dorian?
On August 30, Dorian quickly grew much stronger. It went from a Category 2 hurricane to a Category 4 in just nine hours! Later, it became a Category 5 hurricane. This made 2019 the fourth year in a row to have at least one Category 5 hurricane.
Hurricane Dorian was one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.
Where Did Dorian Hit?
Dorian first hit the British and United States Virgin Islands. It also came very close to Puerto Rico.
Impact on the Bahamas
The storm then hit the northwestern Bahamas very hard. It had winds of 185 miles per hour (298 km/h) and caused huge flooding. This was the most powerful tropical cyclone ever to hit the Bahamas. Many people consider it the worst natural disaster in the country's history.
Path Along the U.S. Coast
After the Bahamas, Dorian moved along the eastern coast of the United States. It passed by eastern Florida and Georgia. The storm was also expected to move over northeastern South Carolina, eastern North Carolina, and southeastern Virginia.
Later Stages and Canada
After moving past the U.S. coast, Dorian changed into a different type of storm called an "extratropical storm." It was still strong, like a Category 2 hurricane. It then hit parts of Canada, including Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Warnings and Safety
Before the storm hit, Tropical cyclone warnings and watches were put in place. These warnings told people in areas from the Leeward Islands to Hispaniola to get ready. Similar warnings were also put up for areas along the U.S. coast, from Florida all the way up to Delaware. These warnings help people prepare and stay safe during dangerous storms.
Images for kids
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Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station on September 2, 2019
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The amount of rain caused by Hurricane Dorian from August 27 to September 9.
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President Trump at a FEMA meeting about the hurricane
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President Trump gets an update on Hurricane Dorian on August 29, 2019
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Major General Roy V. McCarty of the South Carolina National Guard and Governor Henry McMaster talk about the hurricane
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Damage from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
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An animated satellite view of Hurricane Dorian as it grew stronger and hit land
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How much rain fell because of Dorian
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Damage in Hope Town, Bahamas
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Marsh Harbour Airport after Dorian passed
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Dorian and Florida's east coast at night on September 2
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A crane knocked over by Dorian's strong winds on September 7, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents bringing help to the Bahamas
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The ship Grand Celebration helped move people from the Bahamas to Florida.
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US Customs agents checking papers for people leaving the Bahamas
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See also
In Spanish: Huracán Dorian para niños
