[Marsh Harbor (Bahamas) 3rd Reuters]-The strongest hurricane “Drian” that hit the Bahamas in the history has fallen to “Category 2” on the 3rd on the Safa Simpson Scale with 5 levels of wind strength However, the scale increased and the speed increased. According to the forecaster, it is expected to “dangerously approach” Florida's east coast within the next 36 hours.
Bahamas' minister Prime Minister announced that seven people had died on the 3rd, and pointed out that the number of deaths is likely to increase further. Looking at the aerial video of Great Abaco Island, the area has been flooded for miles, buildings have been broken, and overturned boats and shipping containers are scattered like Lego toys. .
According to the US Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at 8:00 pm (0000GMT = 9am Japan Time), Dorian maintains a wind speed of 175km / h. It travels about 170 km east of Cape Canaveral to the northwest at 8 km / h.
Durian's strong winds extend 95 kilometers from the centre. NHC says "Dorian is expected to remain strong in the next few days."