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White House September 5, 2019

Trump insists Alabama was threatened by Dorian, shares forecast model

President Trump on Thursday launched a renewed effort to push back on the criticism over his claim that Hurricane Dorian’s path had threatened Alabama, sharing maps to push his case and insisting it is unfair and incorrect to say the state was never threatened by the storm.

Hurricane Dorian September 4, 2019

Navy orders ships, aircraft to leave Norfolk, Va., base ahead of Hurricane Dorian

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday went into overdrive to protect the world's biggest naval base in Norfolk, Virginia, ahead of Hurricane Dorian. 

Hurricane Dorian September 3, 2019

Hurricane Dorian lashes Florida's Atlantic coast after decimating Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian closed in on the east of Cape Canaveral, Fla., around 8 p.m. Tuesday at 6 mph and maximum wind speeds of 110 mph in what continues to be a "life-threatening" storm surge the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. 

Hurricane Dorian September 3, 2019

People in Florida, Georgia, Carolinas brace for Hurricane Dorian as killer storm inches its way up East Coast

As Hurricane Dorian slowly started to inch its way north on Tuesday, residents in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas braced for the killer storm that could bring a life-threatening storm surge and devastating destruction as it starts its slow crawl up the East Coast. 

Hurricane Dorian September 2, 2019

Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Hurricane Dorian: 'Don't take a chance'

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., appeared on "Special Report with Bret Baier" Monday and warned viewers not take chances with Hurricane Dorian hitting the coast.

Hurricane Dorian September 1, 2019

As Dorian nears, hurricane warning issued for parts of Florida; evacuations ordered on Georgia, SC coasts

 A Hurricane Warning has been issued for parts of Florida and a mandatory evacuation of South Carolina’s entire coast has been ordered Sunday as powerful Hurricane Dorian threatens the United States.

Hurricane Dorian September 1, 2019

Florida congressman urges people to 'heed the warning' for Hurricane Dorian

Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., advised Floridians in the pathway of Hurricane Dorian to "heed the warning" and be prepared in anticipation of the storms imminent arrival.

Hurricane Dorian September 1, 2019

People in Bahamas taking pictures of Hurricane Dorian urged to take shelter

As Hurricane Dorian, the second-strongest Atlantic hurricane since 1950, struck the Bahamas on Sunday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 185 mph, authorities gave strong warnings to potential victims.

Climate Change September 1, 2019

Rick Scott, ahead of Dorian landfall, weighs in on climate change's effects on hurricane strength

Ahead of Hurricane Dorian's imminent arrival, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., weighed in on findings suggesting climate change has increased the strength of storms, during an interview on "Fox News Sunday."

Hurricanes - Typhoons August 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian roars toward Florida as state of emergency declared

Hurricane Dorian is moving through the Caribbean and is expected to bring heavy rains to the Bahamas, Florida and the southeast U.S. by this coming weekend, the National Weather Service said, urging people in its potential path to start preparing.

Colorado August 15, 2019

Grapefruit-size hailstone in Colorado breaks state record

A storm delivered a record-breaking hailstone that measured 4.83 inches in diameter -- or about the size of a grapefruit, weather services said.