Effects of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
Dorian at peak intensity while making landfall in the Abaco Islands on 1 September | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1–3 September 2019 |
| Category 5 major 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 |
| Missing | 281 |
| Damage | $3.4 billion (2019 USD) |
| Areas affected | Northwestern Bahamas (mainly the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama) |
Part of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season | |
| History
Effects Other wikis | |
Hurricane Dorian became the costliest hurricane in the Bahamas on record. It 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. Another 282 people were left missing after the hurricane.