~~~ airports are closed. The government is providing shelter for visitors in municipal buildings, schools and churches.

Dorian is expected to stall over or near the GBI / Abaco area for a 24-hour period while sustained winds are at 155mph (Cat-5 gusts) with heavy rains.

A few days ago cruise ships normally calling in the area were adjusting their itinerary to suit.

The Bahamas is a country who informed the USA after 9-1-1... "Though we are unable to offer help as other countries have, we will do whatever you ask us..."

Dorian is not a normal Cat 1 to 3 storm... It is a monster storm.

I wish I either owned a cruise ship or had the power to ask cruise lines to help those in need in the area being hit...

GBI is just off of Palm Beach.