ATLANTA — The latest track for Hurricane Dorian shows it running parallel to the Florida coast and will reach Georgia by Wednesday evening.
Dorian's maximum sustained winds are at 110 mph with higher gusts. Dorian is moving north northwest at about 6 mph.
Severe Weather Team 2 says the latest track shows the storm moving slightly further away when it comes up the Georgia coast, but not enough to keep the state out of harm's way.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking Dorian and will be breaking down new data LIVE all morning on Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m.
Gov. Brian Kemp urged people who live along the coast to listen to emergency personnel and leave.
"This is not a storm to mess with as we have seen," Kemp said. "We do not want to have a death here in Georgia because of this storm or because of someone not taking this seriously."
Several watches and warnings have been issued along the southeast coast in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina ahead of Dorian.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said tropical storm warnings have been issued for Bryan, Chatham, Camden, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh counties.
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11 p.m.
The latest track puts Hurricane Dorian within about 75-80 miles of the Georgia coast.
11 pm track update brings Dorian within about 75-80 miles of the Georgia coast...on Channel 2 now. pic.twitter.com/v5JmWtty4s
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 4, 2019
10:30 p.m.
Model data is showing Dorian moving even closer to Georgia coast.
Some model data for Dorian is trending closer to the Georgia coastline. I'll have the updated forecast track live on Channel 2 at 11 pm.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 4, 2019
9:21 p.m.
Here is a look at the projected rainfall for the SE coast.
Here is the latest projected rainfall for the southeast coast. 2-4 inches would be common. Could be some isolated higher amounts pic.twitter.com/HssBjOsADg
— Glenn Burns (@GlennBurnsWSB) September 4, 2019
8:51 p.m.
NASA released satellite photos of the massive amount of flooding across the Bahamas.
Incredible amount of flooding in the Bahamas detected by satellite.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 4, 2019
Terrible devastation.https://t.co/JwFwFMl9X1 pic.twitter.com/Nv1IIOzXd9
8:08 p.m.
Crews have started shutting down bridges in parts of Florida as Dorian nears.
Sidney Lanier Bridge is now closed. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Z4Sf8kV3TT
— Amber Krycka (@AmberANjax) September 4, 2019
7:12 p.m.
Rain bands from Dorian hitting central Florida
Rain bands from Hurricane Dorian are hitting Central Florida now, but the hurricane winds are offshore. I'm tracking this all evening and will have a new track and Georgia impacts on Channel 2 at 11 pm. pic.twitter.com/kaFRALEWmp
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 3, 2019
6:10 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon said that the Comfort Inn & Suites in McDonough is providing a FREE pizza dinner today and tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for evacuees.
If you've traveled from Florida to Henry County, Georgia. Comfort Inn & Suites in McDonough is providing a FREE pizza dinner today and tomorrow from 5PM-7PM for evacuees. https://t.co/a17CYyhJfh
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@EboniDeonWSB) September 3, 2019
5:35 p.m.:
Governor Brian Kemp held a news conference ahead of Hurricane Dorian's impact along coastal Georgia. He urged people to evacuate, saying, "This is a storm not to mess with."
5:26 p.m.:
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said storm surge will still have significant impacts along Florida and Georgia coast.
5:01 p.m.:
Hurricane Dorian's track is a little closer to the Georgia coast.
5 pm track is a little closer to the Georgia coast. On Channel 2 now. pic.twitter.com/xOtwuRynxI
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 3, 2019
4:57 p.m.:
Hurricane Dorian's winds remain at 110 mph and is about 125 miles east-southeast of Cape Canaveral.
Dorian as of 5PM Tuesday: winds 110 mph, 125 miles ESE of Cape Canaveral. Live tracking now on #WSB pic.twitter.com/vUOi1ZDZ2i
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@EboniDeonWSB) September 3, 2019
4:25 p.m.:
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering help for people searching for U.S. citizens in the Bahamas.
If you are looking for a U.S. citizen who was located in the Bahama's during #Dorian, email ACSNassau@state.gov. Otherwise, contact NEMA at 242-322-6731; 242-323-1373; or 242-323-1395 https://t.co/mxX27SP6q3
— U.S. Coast Guard (@USCG) September 3, 2019
4:02 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns says Hurricane Dorian will be along Georgia's coast tomorrow.
3:11 p.m.:
Channel 2's Richard Elliot is at the Georgia National Guard's Joint Operations Center as they're getting ready to send troops to the coast for Hurricane Dorian
We just went into the Georgia National Guard’s Joint Operations Center as they’re getting ready to send troops to the coast for Hurricane Dorian. How they’re preparing to deploy for what could be a critical mission. pic.twitter.com/EcxQLnNUOL
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 3, 2019
2:01 p.m.:
Dorian's track keeps the center about 80 - 90 mph east of the Georgia coast.
Dorian's track keeps the center about 80-90 miles east of the Georgia coast.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 3, 2019
On this track the hurricane force winds would remain offshore but tropical storm force winds would be possible on the beach. Storm surge flooding and coastal erosion are likely. pic.twitter.com/KCON5ZPoKL
1:41 p.m.:
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns said Dorian is encountering wind shear from the west.
Dorian appears to be encountering wind shear from the west. See how flat its western flank is? Storm is now VERY lopsided. It will not be gaining strength with the shear and dry air coming at it from the west. Great news! pic.twitter.com/WTzEFsEL2y
— Glenn Burns (@GlennBurnsWSB) September 3, 2019
1:06 p.m.:
Channel 2's Tony Thomas on St. Simons Island said the waves are starting to pick up.
Waves are starting to pick up on St Simons island . Winds from #hurricanedorian expected to arrive tonight. We are live on the coast as final preps and curfews begin. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/hvDWtKi8p2
— Tony Thomas (@TonyThomasWSB) September 3, 2019
12:39 p.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Katie Walls said that even though Dorian is a Category 2 storm, it'll still have impacts along the Georgia coast.
Thankfully *as forecast* Dorian is down to a powerful Cat 2, just shy of Cat 3. THERE WILL BE IMPACTS just as we’ve talked about for days. Along the GA coast, impacts will hit Wed-early Thurs with storm surge of 3-6 ft possible, 3-6” of rainfall, and tropical storm conditions. pic.twitter.com/yrgi4TrF7f
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) September 3, 2019
12:05 p.m.
All of the Georgia coast is under a tropical storm warning now. Monahan expects the worst weather later tomorrow into early Thursday, with storm surge of 3-6 feet possible.
Tropical storm warning covers all of the GA coast now.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
I'm going through the full #Dorian forecast live now on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/GXNF9Gdn29
11:15 a.m.
Here is the latest path for Hurricane Dorian, which is now a Category 2 storm. Monahan says 3 to 6 feet of storm surge is possible.
DORIAN WEAKENS: Hurricane Dorian is down to a Category 2 storm at 110 mph -- still a large, dangerous hurricane, but the trends are good now. Now we just need to get it away from the Bahamas.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Georgia impacts tomorrow and early Thursday.
See you at noon! pic.twitter.com/lX1yxrKwfl
10:55 a.m.
Hurricane Dorian is no longer a major hurricane. The storm has been downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane.
JUST IN: #Dorian is no longer a major hurricane -- wind at 110 mph. Still a BIG storm that will produce surge along the Georgia coast.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Live update on our @wsbtv app at 11am.
9:54 a.m.
The eye of Dorian is no longer showing up clearly on satellite imagery according to Monahan:
What don't you see? #Dorian's center anymore -- no more clear eye, no more stadium effect -- this is all great news as the storm pulls north and finally away from the Bahamas.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
I'm going through all the new data coming in at noon on Channel 2. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/f6iCzYRxO3
9:33 a.m.
Monahan says Dorian is starting to push away from the Bahamas.
Watching a weakening trend continue with #Dorian -- and that's great news. Even greater news is that it's starting that push away from the Bahamas -- not soon enough, but everything helps.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Expecting our coastal impacts to greatest later tomorrow into early Thursday.
6:47 a.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 is monitoring closely other systems that could form in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic:
#Dorian is not the only game in town -- I'm also watching Tropical Depression #7 in the western Gulf. It could strengthen into a tropical storm before moving into Mexico in a couple days. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/YFyhFSOcwW
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Also watching two additional waves in the central and eastern Atlantic -- including a wave with a high chance of development in the next day or so off the west coast of Africa.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has arrived. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/WtqIAkl098
6:28 a.m.
A new satellite image shows how the eye of Dorian is looking Tuesday morning. Monahan says the storm could weaken more Tuesday.
Eye of #Dorian has filled in a little more over the last hour... that's a good sign for a little more weakening happening. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/3XPMwBuQd3
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
6:11 a.m.
These are the latest watches and warnings issued for the Georgia coast.
RIGHT NOW: Tropical storm warnings now from near Saint Simons down to the FL/GA line. Hurricane watch continues north of Saint Simons to Savannah.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Live tracking #Dorian now on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/id8GmsGpf9
5:01 a.m.
Dorian remains stationary over the Bahamas with wind gusts of 120 mph. Tropical storm warning has been issued for Glynn and Camden County. .
The areas include Jekyll Island, Glynn Haven, Sea Island, St. Simons, Country Club Estate and Dock Junction
JUST IN: #Dorian remains a stationary Category 3 hurricane with wind of 120 mph.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
I've got the first tropical storm warnings in Georgia to tell you about -- going through that at 5am on @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Gbp0ty6Oyo
4:38 a.m.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says Georgia coast can expect main impacts.
TRACKING DORIAN: Good morning! Dorian is starting to barely move now (to the north). By Wednesday, we expect the main impacts along the Georgia coast with tropical storm conditions.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
Storm surge, beach erosion, and strong wind are main impacts. pic.twitter.com/0a2UU1RxcC
3:38 a.m.
Monahan says Dorian has been stationary over the Bahamas and may be picking up its movement Tuesday morning.
Parts of Florida are starting to feel winds near tropical storm force.
Good morning! Warm & dry for us this morning and we'll have another dry day across north Georgia.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
To our southeast, #Dorian is still a major hurricane... and is still pounding the Bahamas. It's essentially not moved at all in the last 24 hours or so.
An upper level disturbance is over the northeast coast now that... honestly hopefully... will pick up #Dorian over the next few hours and tug it away from the Bahamas.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
I'm going through the new forecast data now and will update #Dorian's future impact on Georgia -- at 4:30am.
To our south, Florida's coast is getting near tropical storm force wind gusts as some of the far outer bands of #Dorian move ashore...
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) September 3, 2019
In Georgia, it's dry for now. @wsbtv
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