Hurricane Dorian is upgraded to a Category 5 storm, with authorities warning of life-threatening storm surges
.webui-slideshow-inset a:link, .webui-slideshow-inset .webui-slideshow-inset a:visited { color: initial; } Rain clouds move toward shore near Fort Pierce, Fla., on Saturday. Florida is under a state of emergency and authorities are urging residents to stockpile a week's worth of food and supplies.Scott Olson/Getty Images1 of 14••••• 1 of 14Show Caption Rain clouds move toward shore near Fort Pierce, Fla., on Saturday.
The storm was about 225 miles east of West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday morning, moving at 8 miles an hour, the National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane is expected to move closer to the Florida east coast late Monday through Tuesday night, the center added.
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