Jordan Coll/Staff Writer
Hurricane Dorian is currently in the Carribean region, slowly moving towards the United States with expected landfall no earlier than Monday morning.
The 11 a.m. advisory report from the National Hurricane Center suggests the storm is shifting towards the northeast, possibly missing landfall with South Florida entirely. It could potentially hit the Carolinas or remain at sea.
“We are still expecting to receive 50mph winds and at least 4 inches of rain” according to Harry Weinman, a meteorologist at the Hurricane Center. “The uncertainty is still definitely present as far as where it’s going to make landfall,” he said.
He says that residents should expect it to hit Monday morning “for the most part.”
The University sent out an email at 11:49 a.m. telling members of the community to stay vigilant.
The University will close at noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019., and classes are canceled through Labor Day weekend. The university will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so, according to the email.
Everything you need to know about what FIU is doing to prepare for the storm.
Hurricane Dorian slowed down from earlier projections but has reached sustained winds of 150mph, which is considered a category 4 leveled tropical storm.
“We do expect heavy rainfall and coastal flooding with a high probable chance of experiencing tropical-storm-force winds,” said Harry. “Dorian has slowed down with sustained winds of 80mph and is moving towards the west”, mentions Harry.
Although this forecast suggests that Florida is safe from the storm’s direct hit, Weinman says to stay alert.
“We are telling everyone to not let your guard down, we are still not passed this yet,” said Weinman.
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