Dorian continues on his way. The tropical storm is expected to hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Wednesday, August 28, bringing heavy rains and sustained winds, before touching down in North Florida on Monday, Labor Day in the United States.
According to the latest forecast from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), the tropical storm is expected to strengthen in Category 1 hurricane by Friday morning heading east of the Turks and Caicos Islands as well as the Bahamas. Dorian could then continue to grow into a Category 2 hurricane by Sunday morning before landing on the East Coast of Florida or Georgia the next morning.
Currently, the state of emergency has not been declared in the Sunshine State, but Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, is cautious. " According to the current trajectory of Tropical Storm Dorian, all East Coast residents should be prepared for high winds, heavy rains and floods ", does he have said Tuesday on his Twitter account.
Vigilance and caution are required. It is advisable to stay informed by following local media information as well as information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the National Hurricane Center Administration. The Consulate General of France in Miami is also mobilized and has a detailed page in French on hurricane advice.
