Hurricane Dorian (2019)

Name: Hurricane Dorian
Start: 2019
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 5 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 185 mph (297 km/h)

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🌀 Category 5

Hurricane Dorian reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 185 mph

Peak sustained winds of 185 mph (297 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2019 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas as the strongest hurricane on record to strike the islands.

Storm Statistics

Name: Dorian
Year: 2019
Peak Category: 5 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 185 mph (297 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 5 storms like Dorian have winds of 157+ mph and cause catastrophic damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Dorian occur?

Hurricane Dorian formed during the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Dorian?

Hurricane Dorian reached Category 5 intensity with peak sustained winds of 185 mph.

Where did Hurricane Dorian make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Dorian, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.