Puerto Rico Residents Urged To Prepare As Tropical Storm Dorian Approaches

Tropical Storm Dorian brought heavy rain and winds to the Leeward Islands on Tuesday, as residents in Puerto Rico were urged to prepare for a possible impact. Dorian is expected to strengthen Wednesday as it approaches Puerto Rico, where tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches are in effect.

Dorian is forecast to remain a tropical storm as it passes through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, but the storm may near hurricane strength  Puerto Rico could see up to 8 inches of rain as well as flash flooding and possibly near hurricane-strength winds on Wednesday.

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