Hurricane Central Tropical Storm Watches Issued on Florida's East Coast as Hurricane Dorian Slows Down Near the Bahamas By weather.com meteorologists August 31 2019 11:00 PM EDT weather.com 00:41 Hurricane Laura’s Storm Surge Traps Bottlenose Dolphin Miles From the Ocean A bottlenose dolphin got lost in Hurricane Laura’s storm surge and ended up trapped in a landlocked pond for about a week in Louisiana. At a Glance Dorian is a Category 4 major hurricane moving through the western Atlantic Ocean.

A tropical storm watch has been issued for Florida's East Coast.

A hurricane warning is in effect for the northwestern Bahamas, where Dorian will arrive Sunday.

Dorian is a threat for the Southeast from Florida to North Carolina next week.

The most likely scenario is a track near the Southeast coast, but that forecast may change.

Residents along the East Coast should monitor the progress of Dorian closely. Hurricane Dorian is a powerhouse Category 4 hurricane that is a prolonged danger for parts of the Bahamas, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas well into next week. For the latest forecast, check out our most recent Dorian comprehensive forecast here .

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