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UPDATED 6:31 AM PT — Thursday, August 29, 2019
President Trump recently thanked first responders and FEMA for their efforts in preparing for Hurricane Dorian. He took to Twitter Thursday, saying Puerto Rico is in “great shape” after Dorian took a “largely different route than anticipated” and bypassed the territory.The president expressed gratitude for those working hard for what ended up being a “great result.”He then advised Florida to get ready since “the storm is building” and is expected to be powerful. President Trump noted Dorian looks like it will be hitting Florida late Sunday night.
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@realDonaldTrump
Hurricane Dorian looks like it will be hitting Florida late Sunday night. Be prepared and please follow State and Federal instructions, it will be a very big Hurricane, perhaps one of the biggest!
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This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters say it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend. (NOAA via AP)According to the National Hurricane Center Thursday, Dorian has continued to cross open waters northwest of Puerto Rico at 13 miles-per-hour. In the next few days, it is forecasted to pick up speeds of up to 115 miles-per-hour, and turn into a Category Four storm as it approaches Florida’s coast.Forecasters have predicted it will be the worst hurricane to hit the state in three decades. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency, and advised residents to gather seven days of supplies in preparation of the impact.
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@GovRonDeSantis
As Hurricane #Dorian approaches, I’ve declared a state of emergency to ensure local governments and emergency management agencies have ample time, resources and flexibility to get prepared. Please continue to follow local reports and @FLSERT for updates. http://bit.ly/2zqLIAP
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