Effects of Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas
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The effects of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas in 2019 were among the worst experienced for any natural disaster in the country. Hurricane Dorian struck the Abaco Islands as a Category 5 hurricane on September 1, and a day later hit Grand Bahama Island at the same category. The hurricane then stalled over Grand Bahama for another day, finally pulling away from the island on September 3. Damage amounted to US$3.4 billion, and there were at least 74 deaths in the country.[1] Another 282 people were left missing after the hurricane.
 Infrared imagery of Hurricane Dorian making landfall on the Abaco Islands | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | September 1–3, 2019 |
| Category 5 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 185 mph (295 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 910 mbar (hPa); 26.87 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | ≥74; 281 missing |
| Damage | $3.4 billion (2019 USD) |
| Areas affected | Northwestern Bahamas, mainly the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island |
Part of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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