BROWARD COUNTY, FL - While it's still too soon to tell if Tropical Storm Dorian will impact South Florida, everyone needs to keep an eye on the forecast, especially over the long holiday weekend. It's also important that you monitor news reports if you're traveling, as conditions could cause delays or cancelations. The National Hurricane Center forecast track puts Broward County in the cone but conditions could change at any time.

Dorian is forecast to become a strong Category 3 hurricane by the time it reaches the east coast of Florida. According to the National Hurricane Center, Dorian could become a hurricane today.

The County's Emergency Management Division and County Agencies are actively monitoring the storm and have begun pre-activation calls, procedures and precautions. Residents should have a hurricane preparation plan in place for family and pets as Dorian has the potential to threaten our area Sunday and Monday.  

Although there is no imminent threat at this time, there is potential for rapid change in conditions. Broward County Emergency Management will advise residents what, if any, precautionary measures should be taken.

Visit Broward.org/Hurricane for all the information you need to prepare for a possible threat. You'll find a hurricane shopping guide, ten-step checklist and more.

And be sure to subscribe to AlertBroward, Broward County's Official Emergency Notification System.

DATE: August 28, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Margaret Stapleton, Director

Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-802-3487
EMAIL: mstapleton@broward.org