Dorian is finally moving northwestward and growing in size. It is also a little weaker as a Category 2 hurricane with max winds up to 110 mph. The tropical storm-force winds have expanded from the center up to 160 miles out and hurricane-force winds up to 60 mph.
11am advisory: #Dorian finally moving northwestward and growing in size. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/IEz5WYVbOv
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) September 3, 2019
Tropical storm watch cancelled for Broward County. However, a Hurricane Warning remains in effect from Jupiter to Fernandina Beach due to the fact that the hurricane-force winds have expanded and any wobble to the West would mean those type of conditions being felt along the coast of Florida. Onshore winds over a long period of time with a storm so close to Florida, means storm surge flooding possible.
Tropical Storm Watch discontinued for #Broward County. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/LIjUot1WKe
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) September 3, 2019
Dorian will leave dangerous marine and beach condition around South Florida, so a Tropical Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef will remain in effect through Friday morning. The water levels are higher than normal as well due to the King Tides. A Coastal Flood Advisory will remain in effect through Thursday morning.
Coastal Flood Advisory in effect through Thursday morning & Tropical Storm Warning in effect through Friday morning for coastal waters of Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/U3arixCWDK
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) September 3, 2019
The National Hurricane Center and model guidance are confident that Dorian will not directly impact Florida. However, it could skirt the Carolina’s by the end of the week.
#Florida has been spared from a direct hit. However, center of #Dorian is forecast to stay offshore. Strong winds, heavy rainfall & surge surge flooding still expected. @wsvn @7weather #flwx pic.twitter.com/e72U5Ufjkd
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) September 3, 2019
South Florida Weather
Look for a few rain bands to move in at times producing some rain and gusty winds that will most likely end by Wednesday morning. Rough seas will continue through Friday. Back to typical Summer pattern into the weekend.
Vivian Gonzalez
Meteorologist, AMS Certified
WSVN Channel 7