Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall In North Carolina

Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall In North Carolina

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Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, as a category one storm with 90 mph winds. Forecasters highlight concerns about storm surge, flooding, and strong winds in the Carolinas and Virginia. The National Hurricane Center predicts Dorian will move away from the US by Sunday and Monday, with potential impacts on Eastern Canadian islands.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Hurricane Dorian make landfall in the US?

Miami, Florida

Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Virginia Beach, Virginia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Dorian when it made landfall?

130 mph

90 mph

75 mph

110 mph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas are forecasters most concerned about due to Hurricane Dorian?

The Gulf Coast

The Pacific Northwest

The Carolinas and Far Eastern Virginia

The Midwest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Hurricane Dorian expected to start moving away from the US?

Friday and Saturday

Monday and Tuesday

Saturday and Sunday

Sunday and Monday

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is predicted to be impacted by Dorian after it moves away from the US?

South America

Eastern Canadian islands

The Caribbean

Western Europe