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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #200 on: September 03, 2019, 03:58:35 pm »
Freeport is the second largest city.  Nassau, the capital, is the largest with about 227,000 residents, according to worldatlas.com  The total population of the Bahamas is about 395,361 as of 2017.  Sadly, that number will decrease as a result of this storm.   8888crybaby

I'm afraid to learn that, @Applewood.  This is unprecedented for Bahama.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #202 on: September 03, 2019, 06:21:30 pm »
Hurricane watch canceled for Palm Beach County, as Dorian weakens to Category 2 force and picks up speed

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The hurricane watch for Palm Beach County was canceled late Tuesday morning, as Hurricane Dorian weakened to Category 2 force and started on what appeared to be its long-awaited turn to the north.

Also cancelled was a tropical storm watch for Broward County. But a tropical storm warning for Palm Beach County remains in effect, and forecasters said to expect strong winds and heavy rain through much of the afternoon as the hurricane moves up the coast.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/fl-ne-hurricane-dorian-florida-coast-forecast-track-20190902-wlw3zml24rck5ogtbjgmdk6ysu-story.html

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #203 on: September 03, 2019, 06:27:12 pm »
ABC reporter: 'It's pure hell' in Dorian-devastated Bahamas
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/459721-abc-reporter-its-pure-hell-in-dorian-devastated-bahamas

If I was a betting man I would bet when the US steps in with aid to help the Island country it will not be squandered like some other unnamed Caribbean island.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #204 on: September 03, 2019, 06:33:54 pm »
If I was a betting man I would bet when the US steps in with aid to help the Island country it will not be squandered like some other unnamed Caribbean island.

Why aren't the Brits helping?  Queen Elizabeth is still their official Head of State.

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #205 on: September 03, 2019, 06:35:52 pm »
Why aren't the Brits helping?  Queen Elizabeth is still their official Head of State.

They are all f'd up Brexitting or some such nonsense.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #206 on: September 03, 2019, 06:37:49 pm »
I'm afraid to learn that, @Applewood.  This is unprecedented for Bahama.

Maybe this article will be of interest:

Bahamas hit by a major hurricane every 12 yrs

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The Bahamas on average gets brushed or hit by a hurricane once every three years, and gets hit by a major hurricane once every 12 years. There are three Bahamian islands ranked in the top 10 effects from tropical systems of all cities, islands and countries in the North Atlantic Basin - Andros, Abaco and Grand Bahama.

Andros is affected once every 2.40 years and since 1871 it was brushed or hit by a tropical storm or hurricane 57 times. The average years between direct hurricane hits are once every 8.06 years. Third is Abaco, which is affected once every 2.45 years and since 1871 was "brushed" or hit by a tropical storm or hurricane 56 times. The average years between direct hurricane hits are once every 8.57 years. Fourth is Grand Bahama, which is affected every 2.49 years and since 1871, it was brushed or hit by a tropical storm or hurricane 55 times. The average years between direct hurricane hits are once every 6.52 years.

https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/2332/Bahamas_hit_by_a_major_hurricane_every_12_yrs.html

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The article is from 2010.   The data may have been revised since then. I would expect that Dorian ranks as the Bahamas' worst hurricane, or very close to it.

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #207 on: September 03, 2019, 06:52:34 pm »
Why aren't the Brits helping?  Queen Elizabeth is still their official Head of State.

I did not know that.  They are an independent commonwealth, with the Queen of England as its official Head of State.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #208 on: September 03, 2019, 06:54:29 pm »
I did not know that.  They are an independent commonwealth, with the Queen of England as its official Head of State.

Those Imperialistic Bastards!   tri22 
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #209 on: September 03, 2019, 06:58:15 pm »
Those Imperialistic Bastards!   tri22

We must have a chat with them about that.  Maybe a Summit at the US Virgin Islands?
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #210 on: September 03, 2019, 07:03:14 pm »
I did not know that.  They are an independent commonwealth, with the Queen of England as its official Head of State.

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There shall be a Governor-General of The Bahamas who shall be
appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and
who shall be Her Majesty's representative in The Bahamas.

Source = The Constitution of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #211 on: September 03, 2019, 07:03:37 pm »
We must have a chat with them about that.  Maybe a Summit at the US Virgin Islands?

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #212 on: September 03, 2019, 07:05:16 pm »
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Screw Greenland.  We want the Bahama's!

May have been the plan al along!  I'll bet the property value is significantly eroded by now, along with the beaches.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #213 on: September 03, 2019, 07:19:03 pm »
Maybe this article will be of interest:

Bahamas hit by a major hurricane every 12 yrs

https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/2332/Bahamas_hit_by_a_major_hurricane_every_12_yrs.html

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The article is from 2010.   The data may have been revised since then. I would expect that Dorian ranks as the Bahamas' worst hurricane, or very close to it.

Bahamas is to hurricanes what Oklahoma is to tornadoes.

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #214 on: September 03, 2019, 07:22:13 pm »
New Aerial Footage of the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian Is Absolutely Gut-Wrenching
https://earther.gizmodo.com/new-aerial-footage-of-the-bahamas-after-hurricane-doria-1837843886
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« Reply #215 on: September 03, 2019, 07:22:51 pm »
The hurricane watch for Palm Beach County was canceled late Tuesday morning, as Hurricane Dorian weakened to Category 2 force and started on what appeared to be its long-awaited turn to the north.


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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #216 on: September 03, 2019, 07:27:02 pm »
Why aren't the Brits helping?  Queen Elizabeth is still their official Head of State.

I'm sure the Brits will at some point.  But they will have the same problem the US and various aid agencies have.  Can't get to the islands to help.  Airports under water.  Massive destruction everywhere. 
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #217 on: September 03, 2019, 07:30:34 pm »
Why aren't the Brits helping?  Queen Elizabeth is still their official Head of State.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-deploys-a-team-of-three-humanitarian-experts-to-bahamas-following-devastating-hurricane-dorian

The British Royal Navy auxiliary ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Mounts Bay has been pre-positioned to the region to offer her support if required. The ship is capable of carrying specialist water rescue vehicles and includes a helicopter that can be used to deliver humanitarian aid. RFA Mounts Bay has relief supplies on-board including water carriers, hygiene kits and shelter kits.

This is in addition to UK support provided for the deployment of specialist teams in the region from CDEMA – including engineers, health professionals and logistics experts – who will support the local authorities’ response and assess whether further international assistance is required.
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #218 on: September 03, 2019, 07:34:36 pm »
A certain former Canadian PM is deeply saddened.

I was reading she only lasted in the job for five months.  Now I know why.

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« Reply #219 on: September 03, 2019, 08:22:01 pm »
If you haven't seen this; aerial view of the massive, massive destruction.  The recovery will take years and years.  Unbelievable.  It makes you wonder how anyone survived with the power and duration of this hurricane.

www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-dorian-us-florida/index.html
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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #220 on: September 03, 2019, 08:27:55 pm »

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Aerial footage emerges of Hurricane Dorian damage to Bahamas
by Mike Brest
 | September 03, 2019 04:00 PM



Hurricane Dorian has destroyed parts of the Bahamas in recent days as the winds from the natural disaster neared 150 mph.

The hurricane, which has killed five people so far, hit the Abaco Islands first as a Category 5, leaving significant damage. CNN aired footage of the damage from the Abaco Islands on Tuesday afternoon. The video appears to show grave damage throughout the area, with many buildings no longer standing, combined with raised water levels.

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #221 on: September 03, 2019, 08:45:59 pm »
First Aerial Images of Marsh Harbour Bahamas in Ruin 

(I gasped out loud when I first looked at this …. Lord have mercy)



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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #222 on: September 03, 2019, 08:49:11 pm »
First Aerial Images of Marsh Harbour Bahamas in Ruin 

(I gasped out loud when I first looked at this …. Lord have mercy)

We haven't seen such from Grand Bahama, that really worries me too.  Trying to imagine what Freeport must look like, it was just outside the eye for that whole 36 hours.  36 hours of Cat 5, I just can't get my mind around that.
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« Reply #223 on: September 03, 2019, 08:56:23 pm »
First Aerial Images of Marsh Harbour Bahamas in Ruin 

(I gasped out loud when I first looked at this …. Lord have mercy)




Looks like Port-au-Prince now.

Prayers for the survivors - there's got to be some fatalities in that mess.

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Re: Hurricane Dorian is at Category 5 strength on the way to Florida...updated
« Reply #224 on: September 03, 2019, 08:59:24 pm »
Looks like Port-au-Prince now.

Prayers for the survivors - there's got to be some fatalities in that mess.

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