Storm Dorian may become a hurricane on Tuesday

According to the us National hurricane center (NHC) in Miami, in the Atlantic ocean was formed the fourth tropical storm of the year — Dorian, which could become a hurricane by Tuesday night.

As of 14:00 AST Sunday, August 25, the storm was about 430 miles South-East of Barbados and was moving West at a speed of 12 miles per hour. The maximum wind speed was 40 mph.

Here are the latest Key Messages on Tropical Storm #Dorian. Tropical Storm or Hurricane watches may be needed for portions of the Lesser Antilles on Sunday. The latest info is available at https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/3p5kxwCSUo

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 24, 2019

Over the next two days, he will be expected to move to the West or North West, passing along the coasts of Puerto Rico. According to meteorologists, the island — which is still recovering from a deadly hurricane Maria, which claimed over 3 thousand lives — not likely to be dealt critical damage.

2 PM EDT: #Dorian is getting a little better organized as it moves toward the Lesser Antilles, were tropical storm conditions could begin as early as Monday https://t.co/ERoXbHE8Wa pic.twitter.com/OwACjlT2cW

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 25, 2019

Although forecasters yet find it difficult to determine the exact route of the hurricane, according to AccuWeather expert, should stay alert to all residents of the East coast. If Dorian becomes a hurricane the first category, the strength of the wind will be from 74 to 95 miles per hour.

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At this time, there are already storm warning for Barbados, where the expected deterioration of weather conditions within 48 hours. Small Antillesa of the island, probably also felt the storm’s intensity on Monday.

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