Three cruise ships carrying more than 2,000 passengers combined are being diverted to Portland, Maine, because of Hurricane Dorian.A spokeswoman for the city of Portland said the Scenic Eclipse, Seven Seas Navigator and Norwegian Gem will sail into Portland on Saturday.It is unclear how long the ships will remain in Portland.Dorian is expected to batter the Southeast Coast through Friday before moving out to sea.The storm could have a minor impact Saturday on the weather in Maine.

Three cruise ships carrying more than 2,000 passengers combined are being diverted to Portland, Maine, because of Hurricane Dorian.

A spokeswoman for the city of Portland said the Scenic Eclipse, Seven Seas Navigator and Norwegian Gem will sail into Portland on Saturday.


It is unclear how long the ships will remain in Portland.

Dorian is expected to batter the Southeast Coast through Friday before moving out to sea.

The storm could have a minor impact Saturday on the weather in Maine.