Hurricane strengthens closer to Bahamas

By Gabriella Borter
Updated September 1 2019 - 10:23pm, first published 10:22pm
Residents in Freeport, the Bahamas are preparing for Hurricane Dorian.
Residents in Freeport, the Bahamas are preparing for Hurricane Dorian.

Hurricane Dorian has intensified into a dangerous category 5 storm as it approaches the Bahamas, expected to pound the islands with up to two days of torrential rain, high waves and damaging winds before taking aim at the United States mainland.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Wollongong news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.