Hurricane Dorian is strengthening as it makes its way toward the coast of Florida, potentially becoming more dangerous as it approaches the U.S.

The storm is currently a Category 1 hurricane, but forecasts warn it could grow into a Category 3 with winds over 110 mph by the time it makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Dorian is currently northwest of Puerto Rico with winds of about 85 mph.

“On this track, Dorian should move over the Atlantic well east of the southeastern and central Bahamas today and on Friday and approach the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday," forecasters said.

Landfall in Florida is predicted for Monday.

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The Coast Guard has asked residents with pleasure boats to move ships to safe harbor ahead of the weekend.

Dorian already passed through the U.S. Virgin Islands and narrowly avoided Puerto Rico. It could hit the Bahamas before the continental U.S.