Hurricane Dorian Is Already Breaking Records

Hurricane Dorian made landfall on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas with sustained winds of 185 mph, tying the record for the strongest Atlantic hurricane at landfall. It ranks second in wind speed among Atlantic storms, only surpassed by Hurricane Allen in 1980. Hurricanes are measured not only by wind speed but also by pressure and the damage they cause. Dorian was deemed the most destructive hurricane to hit the Bahamas, even before it had completely passed over Grand Bahama Island.

Where did Hurricane Dorian make landfall with record-breaking winds?

• New Providence Island

• Grand Bahama Island

• Great Abaco Island

• Eleuthera Island

Which hurricane shares the record for the strongest Atlantic hurricane at landfall with Dorian?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Sandy

• Labor Day hurricane of 1935

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Allen, the only storm stronger than Dorian?

• 195 mph

• 190 mph

• 180 mph

• 185 mph

Besides wind speed, what is another measure of a hurricane's strength?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Pressure

What was Hurricane Dorian deemed before it completely passed over Grand Bahama Island?

• The most destructive storm to hit the Bahamas

• The fastest storm in the Atlantic

• The longest-lasting hurricane

• The largest storm in the Caribbean