Hurricane Dorian recently upgraded to a Category 5 hurricane.

Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft data indicates Dorian is continuing to intensify, and now has maximum sustained winds near 175mph. 

The NHC state: “The eyewall of catastrophic Hurricane Dorian is currently reaching the Abaco Islands.  

“This is a life-threatening situation.  

“Residents there should take immediate shelter.  

“Do not venture into the eye if it passes over your location.”

Hurricane Dorian is currently 25 miles east north-east of Great Abaco Island.

It is also 210 miles east of West Palm Beach in Florida.

This is a breaking story and updates to follow.