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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If you need a ride to a state-approved evacuation shelter as Hurrican Dorian approaches, Uber may be able to help. On Sunday, Uber announced they would be offering free rides of up to $20 for rides to and from state-approved storm shelters.  To take advantage of the deal, enter the promo code “DORIANRELIEF“ in the app, then select any of the state-approved Florida evacuation shelters. To use a promo code, open…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There’s no doubt: Hurricane Dorian is a monster storm, and it’s looking all the more likely parts of the northern Bahamas will be devastated. Dorian has strengthened to become the first Category 5 storm in the Atlantic basin — including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea — since Michael in 2018. Irma and Maria in 2017 also intensified into Category 5 hurricanes. The most reliable weather computer models have…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 8 a.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: ABOUT 35 MILES EAST OF GREAT ABACO ISLANDMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 160 MPHMOVEMENT: W AT 8 MPH  Dorian is moving toward the west near 8 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. A slower westward motion is expected to continue for a day or two, followed by a gradual turn toward the…

A dangerous Hurricane Dorian closed in on the northern Bahamas early Sunday, threatening to batter islands with 150 mph (240 kph) winds, pounding waves and torrential rain as people hunkered down in schools, churches and other shelters. Millions from Florida to the Carolinas kept a wary eye on Dorian, meanwhile, amid indications it would veer sharply northeastward after passing the Bahamas and track up the U.S. Southeast seaboard. But authorities warned even if its core…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Saturday’s change in forecast dramatically increases the chances Georgia and the Carolinas end up in Dorian’s path. No state is out of the woods as the storm continues to move. As the southeast braces for Dorian, airlines are also keeping an eye on its track. American Air warns some airports in Georgia, North and South Carolina may be added to the current travel alert.  It’s stirring up stress for many travelers, making…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 8 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: ABOUT 335 MILES EAST OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 150 MPHMOVEMENT: W AT 8 MPH  Dorian is moving toward the west near 8 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. A slower westward motion is expected to continue for a day or two, followed by a gradual turn toward…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 8 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: ABOUT 335 MILES EAST OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 150 MPHMOVEMENT: W AT 8 MPH  Dorian is moving toward the west near 8 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. A slower westward motion is expected to continue for a day or two, followed by a gradual turn toward…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 11 a.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 415 MI E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 150 MPHMOVEMENT: W AT 8 MPH  “Dorian is now a major hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center said Friday. Dorian is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph. On Tuesday, the major hurricane was precluded to make landfall in Florida as…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, as the state gets ready for any potential problems from Hurricane Dorian.  STAY UP TO DATE: Download the WLTX app: Android | iPhone and sign up for the WLTX Daily Dive Newsletter. The governor issued the order at noon Saturday. A state of emergency does not mean a natural disaster is imminent. It just allows state agencies to begin coordinating and preparing for all…

Several airlines have expanded the travel waivers being offered ahead of Hurricane Dorian to include Florida and parts of Georgia.  The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Thursday that Dorian could reach powerful Category 4 status before it makes landfall in Florida.  The National Hurricane Center said late Thursday the storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 with winds of 130 mph and slam into the U.S. on Monday somewhere between the…

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A Jacksonville non-profit is coming to the rescue of more than three dozen animals at Clay County Animal Services ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Florida Urgent Rescue is taking nine dogs and about 30 cats from the shelter and moving them to non-kill shelters in Virginia and Georgia. Founder and Executive Director Mike Merrill started the effort to rescue animals after Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Dorian will be the sixth hurricane FUR has…

MIAMI — At 8:30 p.m. on Friday, the National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Dorian had strengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane. The storm had sustained winds near 130 mph. It was moving west-northwest at about 10 mph. There’s still plenty of time for the forecast to change. Dorian’s actual intensity could be different, and its path could shift. But, now is the time to be prepared. RELATED: Tracking Hurricane Dorian: Latest Track, Models,…

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell is apologizing for tweeting that she was rooting for Hurricane Dorian to make a “direct hit” on Mar-a-Lago. Campbell tweeted Friday that she has deleted her tweet about U.S. President Donald Trump’s property in Florida and apologizes to all those offended. She says it was intended as sarcasm and not a serious wish of harm. Eric Trump replied Friday to Campbell on Twitter, saying his family “is rooting…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s the latest on Hurricane Dorian As of the 8 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 575 MI E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 130 MPHMOVEMENT: NW AT 10 MPH  “Dorian is now a major hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center said Friday. Dorian is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 mph and is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina has issued a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian. The governor of South Carolina said he is monitoring the situation closely and may also issue a state of emergency. Here’s the latest on Hurricane DorianAs of the 5 p.m. et update from the National Hurricane Center LOCATION: 625 MI E OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 115 MPHMOVEMENT: NW AT 10 MPH  “Dorian is now…