Hurricane Dorian: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	2019
Location	The Bahamas • United States • United States Virgin Islands

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Hurricane Dorian's impact

Illustration of the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, showing five categories ranked by increasing wind speed and damage: Category 1 (74-95 mph) with minor damage, up to Category 5 (157 mph or higher) with near-total destruction. Each category is color-coded and includes simple images of houses and trees showing escalating storm damage.

Devastation left by Hurricane Dorian on Great Abaco island

A large group of residents gathers in front of a blue building with severe hurricane damage in Hope Town, Elbow Key Island, Bahamas, to organize relief efforts.

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