Hurricane Dorian in Action in these Gifs NASA and NOAA Took from Space

Updated Sept. 1, 9:40 am ET (1340 GMT): Hurricane Dorian is now a monster Category 5 storm as it nears the Abacos Islands and Grand Bahama Island.

As the storm swells closer to land, satellites operated by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continue to track its movement and progress. You can see some of the images from those satellite observations below, which have been shared on social media.

Related: NASA Sees Hurricane Dorian from Space Station (Video)

September 1

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NOAA’s spotted lightning in the eye of this morning. The now catastrophic Cat. 5 storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and very heavy rainfall to the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama through Monday. More: http://go.usa.gov/xVKrj 

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August 31

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Severe , seen in this “sandwich loop” from NOAA’s , is heading for the northwestern where the Cat. 4 storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds. Latest updates from the @NHC_Atlantic: http://nhc.noaa.gov

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Cameras outside the @Space_Station captured views of at 11:28am ET as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean. With winds of 145 mph, the storm may approach Category 5 hurricane status, according to the National Hurricane Center. Take a look: https://go.nasa.gov/2NJz7B4 

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High-resolution visible imagery over the eye of is stunning this morning. This is a special view of 30-second @NOAA high-resolution visible imagery that forecasters use. Catch the latest on this hurricane’s forecast at http://hurricanes.gov 

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The wide eye of is visible even from the perspective 22,300 miles away in space. While some fluctuations in intensity are possible, this major Cat. 4 storm is expected to remain a powerful during the next few days. http://go.usa.gov/xVByS 

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August 30

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On this , both and are keeping a close eye on extremely dangerous from 22,300 miles in space. is now a Cat. 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, according to the @NHC_Atlantic. More: http://go.usa.gov/xVB4m 

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Watch as the eye of begins to form in this 1-minute visible loop from NOAA’s . “Dangerous Hurricane poses a significant threat to and the northwestern ,” according to the @NHC_Atlantic. Latest: http://go.usa.gov/xVB3K 

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Watch as the eye of begins to form in this 1-minute visible loop from NOAA’s . “Dangerous Hurricane poses a significant threat to and the northwestern ,” according to the @NHC_Atlantic. Latest: http://go.usa.gov/xVB3K 

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In the last frame of this GeoColor loop from , which is from earlier on Friday morning, you can see that the eye of was much less developed.

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Major , seen here by NOAA’s , is now an extremely dangerous Cat. 3 storm. is expected to strengthen and “poses a significant threat to and the northwestern ,” according to the @NHC_Atlantic. More: http://go.usa.gov/xVBTg 

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Evening RT: Using satellite imagery from the @NASARain Constellation to diagnose the evolution of cloud and precipitation structure in Hurricane >>https://go.nasa.gov/2MLO5a2 

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Cameras outside the space station captured these views of rapidly intensifying at 12:18pm ET on August 30 as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean. For more on NASA’s coverage of , visit: http://nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-provide-coverage-of-hurricane-dorian .

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Take a look at all that lightning! The Geostationary Lightning Mapper aboard NOAA’s captured this view of all the lightning associated with in the morning hours of Aug. 30, 2019. Follow the storm’s path here: http://go.usa.gov/xVZu9 

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Hurricane , seen here by NOAA’s , is now a Cat. 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. A is now in effect for the northwestern as the storm slowly churns across the western . More: http://go.usa.gov/xVZMX 

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📷 TEMPEST-D, a weather-observing CubeSat, used its miniaturized radio-wave-based instrument to see through the clouds, showing areas with strong rain and moisture being pulled into the storm.

Green = Moisture spiraling into the storm’s center
Yellow to Pink = Intense rainfall

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📷 CloudSat shows a 3D animation of Dorian, still a tropical storm at the time, near Puerto Rico. CloudSat “slices” through clouds, enabling us to see their height, their different layers and the areas where the heavier bands of rain are found within the storm system.

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Hurricane , seen here by NOAA’s , is now a Cat. 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. A is now in effect for the northwestern as the storm slowly churns across the western . More: http://go.usa.gov/xVZMX 

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August 29

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A camera outside the station captured views of Hurricane Dorian at 1:05pm ET today as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean north of Puerto Rico.

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NEW: This morning’s latest visible satellite animation from of as it moves away from and the into the open waters of the Atlantic. Updates: @NHC_Atlantic

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August 28

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This visible satellite animation from NOAA’s shows moving closer to the and this morning. Get the latest @NHC_Atlantic update here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

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meso-sector is tracking . View 1-minute imagery of TS via multiple bands HT @UW_AOS at http://www.aos.wisc.edu/weather/wx_obs/GOES16_meso2.html 

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Latest look at Hurricane from @NOAA‘s GOES16. For official information stay tuned to @NHC_Atlantic and local @NWS WFOs.

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Earlier this afternoon strengthened to a Cat. 1 with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. NOAA’s spotted the storm moving toward the , where hurricane warnings are now in effect. Follow the storm’s path here: http://go.usa.gov/xVWkT 

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August 27

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Tropical Storm , seen in this view from NOAA’s , moved over the Lesser Antilles this morning. While uncertainty remains high, the @NHC_Atlantic says wind and rain from this system could impact the Bahamas and Florida later this week. More: http://go.usa.gov/xVD3A 

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August 26

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As spins in the Atlantic, NOAA’s is keeping an eye on it. You can also see the coming off the at the top right. Here’s the latest update: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

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