Effects Other wikis Hurricane Dorian caused relatively minor damage across the eastern Caribbean in late August 2019.

Antecedent to the storm's arrival, local governments across the archipelago issued tropical cyclone warnings and watches, readied public shelters, closed airports, and placed emergency crews on standby.

Dorian made successive landfalls in Barbados and St. Lucia on August 27 with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Coincident with the formation of an eye, Dorian achieved hurricane strength as it struck St. Croix and St. Thomas shortly thereafter.

Later that day, watches and warnings extended to the Caribbean Netherlands, Dominica, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

[1]: 44  Between August 26 and 28, various watches and warnings were raised for Puerto Rico; however, they were ultimately suspended as the storm tracked farther east than anticipated.

[1]: 44 In Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Mottley ordered the closure of all schools and advised the nation's residents to remain indoors for the duration of the storm.

[5] On August 26, St. Lucia prime minister Allen Chastanet announced that the nation would "shut down" for the duration of Dorian and all residents were mandated to stay home.

[8] The Department of Infrastructure, Ports, and Energy placed all heavy machinery and equipment owners on standby to assist in cleanup and relief efforts.

[9] In Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit ordered all public sector workers to remain home and prepare for the storm.

The Ministry of Public Works mobilized heavy machinery and the police were placed on high alert to more effectively respond to emergency calls.

[12] With Puerto Rico also recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced declared a state of emergency for the territory on August 27.

[15] The following day, the Puerto Rico National Guard was activated to support any relief operations related to the storm.

[17] Top government officials reported adequate supplies ahead of the storm; however, some local governors indicated a lack of generators and proper public shelters.

Fearing isolation from mainland Puerto Rico, ViequesLove established a 32-radio network to keep residents, church leaders, emergency responders, and businesses connected and informed of the hurricane.

[23][24] The majority of the British Virgin Islands' clinics and hospitals suspended operations during the hurricane; however, a few remained open.

[33] Striking the Virgin Islands as an intensifying hurricane, Dorian brought strong winds and heavy rains to the region.

[20][37] Several boaters required rescue when their yacht Summer Star ran aground in Perseverance Bay and the Midnight Rambler became disabled 100 yd (91 m) from Water Island.

[21][41] Significant flooding and some structural damage occurred along the outskirts of Road Town, including a mall that had its roof partially removed by storm-force gusts.

[46] The heaviest rains were concentrated on the southern and eastern coasts of the island, peaking at 5.44 in (138 mm) in Juana Díaz.