So glad you are alive too. I could not even begin to imagine the fear, and the loss. I have been praying daily for you all! God bless all of you and hope you all recover God speed.💗💗💗💗
Sir I've been in Law Enforcement for nearly 20 years and this is one of the most intense videos I've ever watched. I don't know if you're courageous or a lunatic but thank you for capturing this for us to see. Words do not do this justice.
I don't know how I missed this comment. Thank you so much-- I really appreciate the kind words. I did my very best to capture the experience. P.S. Yes, I am admittedly a little weird.
Aww, thank you! The truth is, I was sort of lying when I said that. I did not feel totally confident-- I was getting very concerned-- but I was trying to keep the folks around me calm.
@@jamesalexanderalexander4819 - Me, absolutely. XD I think the sight of something so small and helpless just naturally triggers our empathy. Really makes me wish I could bring the flora/fauna inside to hunker down with me at times like these.
@@davec.3198 Thank you so much...Dave do your research and learn the TRUTH about what is going on in our tiny country and the fight Bahamians are having to remain relevant and protect our heritage..Do you see the size of Bahamas compared to other Caribbean nations...every country has the Right to protect and preserve it's sovereignty...The Bahamas has been dealing with this vexing immigration problem for decades...Generally we are welcoming and friendly but some people have taken advantage of that and hence we have this problem with immigration...Thank you once again for your comments..##Bahamaslovesallppl
@Tarobrob What drugs are you on? That is such a "horse shit" comment. Please tell me where there are smiles in this video. Don't post a comment for feel-good likes. And don't even get me started on this Josh guy doing the filming. I saw him elsewhere where you basically get the distinct impression that all he does is fly-in right before the storm looking for the meal-ticket footage and then hauls ass out. He was out of there on one of the first copter flights I believe he said on another program. Doesn't even stick around to help these poor people. By the looks of them on this video it seems some knew he was taking advantage of a desperate situation.
This is the best video and first-hand footage of Dorian I’ve seen. Absolutely harrowing. You were in the heart of darkness. 185mph 1-minute sustained winds. Thank you for capturing what no news outlet could or would.
10 David Keep in mind those 185mph winds were on the north side of the eyewall, Josh got the southwest side. The winds in this video looked to be 160mph.
Thank all of your for the prayers...JESUS is a keeper in spite of...HE IS STILL Worthy....we are hurting but we try to have an attitude of gratitude most times...but thank you!!
It literally looked like it came from another planet, you could really see the speed the wind was coming with, absolutely racing through. I think I would've had a heart attack if I went through that
I think the worst part about Dorian is it became almost stationary for a few hours. Cat 5 winds sustained at 185 mph and surge for that long isn't good for anyone
Horrifying to see the devastation down there. Fantastic video though Josh, it really demonstrates why everyone needs to heed warnings and take these storms as serious as they can.
At around the 30 minute mark it looks so much like Joplin, Missouri after the 2011 tornado, complete and utter devastation. I very recently found out about you Josh and I have to say that you’re great. You know your stuff, you know what you’re doing, you care about people and you want to show the world what they go through when this kind of hurricane hits. Thank you from Italy for this documentary, it really shows an heartbreaking reality. I hope all those people get the help they need. Stay safe the next time as well, Josh
Thank you. I hope someone watches this footage and realizes how desperately the people of the Bahamas need our help and to show as a warning to those who try to ride out future storms.
What about the people that had to go through Irma with the corrupt Mayor of San Juan in Puerto Rico's island. She will pay for what she did. Throwing the food and aid away in the trash and also selling it to the people that it was supposed to go to for free. The mayor of San Juan is corrupt to the bone.
@@victorsantibanez4715 God is never unkind, judgmental, vicious, mean, vengeful, or anything negative ever! Perhaps it's nature!? Ocean temperatures. Steering currents. Earth's atmosphere. Many other things to consider rather than some mean God ready to hurt and ruin lives. That is just not what God is all about. God is LOVE and the greatest unconditional love you'll ever know! Sorry to everyone affected by this terrible and devastating storm!
INCREDIBLE work Josh! Amazing documentation of a historic hurricane and well done getting through it in one piece as well as helping keep those around you safe and sound.
It was incredible, but I would have liked to hear the reaction of some of the residents in the immediate aftermath. This video documented the devastation very well, but lacked a lot of the emotion. It must have been terrifying, bless their souls.
@@wildflower1397 That's not what I do. I'm not a reporter-- I'm a stormchaser. I document the storm and its physical impact. I added human-interest shots to this video-- very unusual for me-- because I was concerned the world did not realize how bad it was. But, yeah, I'm not a reporter and I don't interview people.
@@iCyclone I absolutely understand where you are coming from. I only meant that they can give perspective on how things were before, and emotion is one way people express the intensity of the situation. It is hard for someone like me who has never been in that situation to understand the process of how the damage happens. Mostly I just see rubble, and the stories people tell can give clues about what the storm did. Thanks for making the awesome video though! 😃😘💕
I was literally holding my breath the entire video If something large had hit that window that you were looking out of you could have been in big trouble. But at the same time thank you for documenting this catastrophic event. Hats off to you
@@justinharris5195 wind is enough to collapse a concrete building its all in the design and formation along with the protection it gets from trees .a church on abaco that was actually used for a hurricane shelter collapsed through the storm killing many people .there were pictures of there brains 😷😷😷😷 im from the bahamas btw.
@@lamargriffin8696 It’s very rare for a reinforced concrete structure to be flattened by wind alone in a hurricane, and of course it’s been happened many times before. Though It’s usually almost never the sustained winds that do it, either meso vortices or a downburst in the eyewall. In this case however, it was definitely storm surge that took out the reinforced concrete structures at the Bahamas in Dorian. No surprise though since of course, it was 23ft.
I have experienced several hurricanes in my short life such as Hurricane Hugo in 1989 in Puerto Rico, also Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico in 1998. The worst thing I had experienced was Hurricane Georges until Hurricane Maria arrived in 2017. Hurricane Maria passed in my town of Humacao just where the center of the monster enter near Yabucoa in the Southeast of the island. However, this video confirms the extreme power of a category 5 hurricane and takes the number one spot.
JAM Méndez Crazy people that ignore wisdoms warning. This is not 1850 where there is no warning, where the sky rapidly changed catching people off guard. This is 2019 where history shows the power of these Atlantic Tropical storms have been taking place for thousands of years. This 2019 is and has been a system for 50 years of early warning by National Weather Service radar and aircraft flying back and forth through the eye wall for weeks to give people fair warning. Still the worse hurricane with the Lowest recorded pressure 888 millibars around the eye wall and howling 200 mph winds with storm surge of thirty feet ripped through the Florida keys. This took place in 1935. So it has zero to do with the fakery of climate change. Live, Learn and pass on wisdoms. Don’t pass on victim hood.
Strong hurricanes have always happened. But they were rare. In history only 5 cat 5s have made landfall in us. The change now is the frequency and the effects. In the past few years many flooding records have been broken
Over 2 years on and this video never ceases to amaze. The winds between 12:20 and 12:40 PM at this location are probably the highest TC winds ever recorded on video. Dorian's eyewall was the equivalent of a large, high end EF-4 tornado over these islands for hours. Hopefully these islands can rebuild and recover, but they will never be the same again after this storm.
Having gone through hurricane Andrew, Irma, and Matthew this youtube filmmaker deserves an award for choosing to document these types of disasters such as Dorian. Thank you.
Until you've been thru something like this you'll never understand. It's terrifying & you feel helpless. I tell you the eye of a hurricane is like heaven that is surrounded by hell. The eye coming on land & hours prior to a hurricane making a landfall is the most peaceful things on Earth. It feels like the Earth has stood still. Just complete silence.
THE REAL QUEEN ROYALTY LIVES! Crazy people that ignore wisdoms warning. This is not 1850 where there is no warning, where the sky rapidly changed catching people off guard. This is 2019 where history shows the power of these Atlantic Tropical storms have been taking place for thousands of years. This 2019 is and has been a system for 50 years of early warning by National Weather Service radar and aircraft flying back and forth through the eye wall for weeks to give people fair warning. Still the worse hurricane with the Lowest recorded pressure 888 millibars around the eye wall and howling 200 mph winds with storm surge of thirty feet ripped through the Florida keys. This took place in 1935. So it has zero to do with the fakery of climate change. Live, Learn and pass on wisdoms. Don’t pass on victim hood.
@@peterepoet2535 poor people can't leave the island they know about the warning or they wouldn't have boarded up the windows what's your point haven't seen a category 5 hurricane almost a hundred years now we have one every year
Sorry for the families that lost their homes and their love ones! May the grace of God protects you and cover you with the blood of Jesus, as you recover from this horrific experience!
I am just beside myself. Building's damaged or destroyed. I can live with. The loss of life? Absolutely the most heartbreaking of this disaster. A building can be re-built, And a life can not be brought back. Here in Florida. We are sending supplies to you. Sadly, it is never soon enough. May God bless you all and hold you in his arms.
This was one of the most intense videos of a hurricane that I have ever seen. I have been through many living in Florida my whole life but this took it to a level I have never seen and hope I never do. After seeing this it is not difficult to see why the loss of life is high. Prayers and strength to the Bahamians.
Superb documentation of how badly the island and people suffered. I greatly appreciate this educational video. I hope the islanders get back on their feet as soon as is possible with help from the whole international community.
@@helgafrahmann4201 @Scott Jones I'm glad that I'm not the only one who noticed and was, um, pulling for little tree. Someone commented on that above and folks got all bitter on him like it meant that he wanted everyone to die. Little tree was very symbolic of everything that was going on
Wow. The video is so intense. You guys were in a relatively safe building even that building didn't make it. I cannot imagine what those that didn't make it to a shelter went through.
This reminds me of the terrors my family and I went through in the Philippines almost 6 years ago. It was the biggest super typhoon of the century, super typhoon Haiyan. I know how these people felt. I am so sorry you had to go through this. My heart goes out to those who didn't survive.
I thought the footage of Hurricane Michael from last year was bad, but Dorian has far exceeded that. This is the most intense storm I've ever seen video coverage of hands down. I'm glad you're safe but able to document how ferocious a Category 5 is. They seem so beautiful when they're over open water, but under the clouds, hell is unleashing. Thanks for all you do!
Jordan Martirossian keep in mind josh recorded the western“weak” side of Michaels eye wall. Which had winds of at least 135mph. The east side of the eye wall which Mexico beach got hit with had 160mph winds, which are only 25mph weaker than Dorian. But the damage potentially increases exponentially. You should watch the Mexico beach footage of hurricane Michael, it’s an 1hour 48minute long video, the worst of the Indus are between, the 55minute and 1 and 18minute mark. It’s on par with this one.
Simply incredible footage! I've lived through several hurricanes myself, including the dreaded Andrew but that was a walk in the park compared to how Dorian hit the Bahamas. How terrifying. Poor people. I hope they don't go forgotten like so many other disasters eventually do. This isn't even a "disaster" to me...its so much worse, complete annihilation. Please stay strong Bahamas!
CC True I’m sorry but to say the damage from Andrew was a “walk in the park” compared to this storm is kinda biased. The damage looks the same to me. Remember, Dorian was a slow moving storm, it had time to do all of the damage that it did, not to mention that most of the damage came from surge while Andrews damage came from mostly wind.
This reminds me of what many be people have been through during Irma in Saint-Martin/St-Maarten . After 2 years we're still trying to recover. Great video by the way. My thought goes out to the Bahamas.
In Martinique Cat 5. in Puerto Rico Maria touched land with 155 mph but we Puerto Ricans feel it as an eternal Cat 5. The difference here is that there are elevations of more than 2000 feet, and the higher the stronger the wind.
Correction, the buildings you mentioned were concrete were cinder block. Still usually quite sturdy but not as strong as reinforced concrete. Just an observation. But wow damn that was strong. I have been through hurricanes, never that bad!
The winds were so powerful it looked like someone fast forwarded the video. I would love to do what you do when I grow up. I am fascinated with weather and hurricanes. Also it's really sad that Dorian basically stalled right over the Bahamas as a cat 5 with really bad storm surge 😔. Great video!
Martin Carrasco lol, no. Irma had180mph winds, that’s only 5mph weaker than Dorian. Maria 175mph, only a 10mph difference, Michael 160mph, a slightly noticeable difference 25mph. The only thing I agree with Dorian being much stronger than is Harvey obviously. 130mph, that’s a 55mph weaker than Dorian. Now that’s a noticeable difference.
This is the Most Complete Video-Journalistic coverage of Dorian on the Internet. Actual raw footage of people, places, Sounds and Events. Kudos to your report it beats any network presentation. Great Sharpness, Close-ups and wide shots capturing to perfection.
My sister in law and nephew were in Marsh Habour during Dorian. She kept sending me messages about the conditions up until the eye came ashore. Lost contact for 36 hours and was praying for the best. There were a few boats whos VHF radios still functioned after the worse was over. The operators were sending out messages for all people accounted for, was happy when informed they both were safe.
Never use nails you need to use screws in the boards when you're dealing with a hurricane like this. That wind will rip the nails right out of there . not as likely with screws
This by far this was worst then Hurricane Andrew in 1992 where I was in Miami . I’m exhausted just watching .God bless you for this coverage. Historically this storm will be studied.🌞
You are a hero for volunteering to go there and document this. The sad reality of the fact that these people live there, this is home. I can’t even fathom the reality of their situation. My heart is heavy.
As a Bahamian who ride out the storm (safely) it's completely devestating to see the impact that the storm has done. One to many lives lost, homes damages and still many missing persons. Places that never flooded I mean never, had water. About 80% of our island ( Grand Bahama) was under water. The Eastern end of the island ( where my people's from) looked like it never existed. My grandmother's house got swept away like a piece of paper. Videos like this give me an insight as to what happened during the storm and I thank you for it. Nevertheless it's still heart breaking and gut wrenching to see the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
Absolutely incredible work. To capture a hurricane of this magnitude is quite an achievement! It almost looks like you captured a couple of Localised Mesovortices During the inner eyewall! Wow! It’s still just absolutely devastating to watch people’s houses be reduced to rubble, and have all of their stuff taken away from them; This video not only highlights the impact of Dorian, but the slow, horrible recovery process that follows. It really is awful to see this...
Involved with SCIP (Structural Concrete Insulated Panels) and helped build several projects over the years including a home in Crystal Beach, Texas. Hurricane Ike had a direct hit on Crystal Beach. Once the builder was allowed in to inspect the structure we found what we were both hoping to find. The house was still there. All but one house in the area were totally gone. The SCIP home had less that $2,000 damage! The damage was caused by the debris from another home striking the SCIP railing around the home. The builder had brought a generator, plugged it into the electrical panel and everything powered up. A FIMA team came by to view the home. The team was so impressed a white paper written making observations the construction process was a recommended building process.
I commend you my good man. I live on Abaco and was there when it hit, but we lived in Cherokee, down south. We were spared most of the storm, but having to deal with the aftermath. Our government isn't doing much for us.
Thank you for showing the world! Very much appreciated, you have allowed me to send healing love & light to the victims! My heart is broken for all victims of this storm. I am in awe, really... apparently another may be coming through, I truly hope all survivors can get out of there, if they have not already! Please all be safe! Love & Light! 💙
@@iCyclone Your welcome. I once lived near a riverbed, and it flooded terribly. I lost everything. The loss and the devastation and the pain is so much more real when it happens to you. The videos are great, but actually being there in-person with the actual debris and ruins all around, and the new reality of the harshly distorted world sinking in, can be just overwhelming.
im watching this again from the middle of canada. i have a really big interest in hurricanes, i really want to know more about them. i’m fascinated. i’ve got trouble understanding just how *bad* a hurricane can be, and this video is showing me that dorian was more devastating than i thought it was. you inspire me a lot
I LOVE THIS JOSH! U LITERALLY BRING OUT WHAT IT FEELS WHEN U R ACTUALLY THERE! AND IT's TERRIBLY SCARY! I APPRECIATE U A LOT FOR THIS... THANK YOUUU ❤❤❤
@@leonardobraynen1524 hey bro. I am from Barbados but I have always said Bajans and Bahamians are the most alike in the Caribbean in terms of accent and behaviour.
Guess what 1 year lator its the end of hurricane season this current year was the busiest hurricane season ever and we only got a baby cat 2-3 there just walks in the park but a cat5 ive never seen in my life im now 19 and hurricane season comes around every year *yeah things are changing
Thank you for making this and uploading it. The news outlets show you 2 second clips and you can't get a feel for what it's like to be there. Really incredible footage.
I never want to experience something like this again. We lost everything but we are grateful to be alive!!!! Praise God!!!
@Danny451 Fuentes yeah..in person
So glad you are alive too. I could not even begin to imagine the fear, and the loss. I have been praying daily for you all! God bless all of you and hope you all recover God speed.💗💗💗💗
Bless you .GOD ALMIGHTY.
lol. "god" did this.
STFU nigga nobody else cares
Sir I've been in Law Enforcement for nearly 20 years and this is one of the most intense videos I've ever watched. I don't know if you're courageous or a lunatic but thank you for capturing this for us to see. Words do not do this justice.
I don't know how I missed this comment. Thank you so much-- I really appreciate the kind words. I did my very best to capture the experience. P.S. Yes, I am admittedly a little weird.
@@iCyclone but in a very good way!
I've been in the Navy since 1998 and I've only seen a couple of more intense situations than this surprisingly.
I was hoping 4 some1 lime u to capture all thanks you.. uts remind about the movie that name in the storm. The man would never left his vedio
@@serenarichards6815 Sorry, but could you please rephrase that? I don't know what you're asking about or about whom?
"We're gonna be okay. I have total confidence."
You, sir, have nerves of steel.
Aww, thank you! The truth is, I was sort of lying when I said that. I did not feel totally confident-- I was getting very concerned-- but I was trying to keep the folks around me calm.
He has bigger balls than I'll ever have lmao
@Light Exactly. Fear is contagious. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
@@iCyclone remember your life before footage
John McN balls*
That little tree is quite the trooper. Absolutely harrowing footage
anyone else feel sorry for the tree?
Puerto Rico gang and yes
It held on by its very roots
James alexanderAlexander yes
@@jamesalexanderalexander4819 - Me, absolutely. XD I think the sight of something so small and helpless just naturally triggers our empathy. Really makes me wish I could bring the flora/fauna inside to hunker down with me at times like these.
The look in the eyes of the people at the clinic after the storm is haunting. I wonder how they are doing now.
I couldn't help but notice the spirits of the people after the storm finally passed. They we're simply happy to be alive.
Trust me I’m sure they r especially after finding out that sooo many ppl died!!
They really are a friendly and welcoming people. The bahamas is a very friendly place.
Dave C. It surely is 🙃
@@davec.3198 Sure Dave until you learn the hatred they have for Haitians who have taught them to wear shoes in the 60s and 70s.
@@davec.3198 Thank you so much...Dave do your research and learn the TRUTH about what is going on in our tiny country and the fight Bahamians are having to remain relevant and protect our heritage..Do you see the size of Bahamas compared to other Caribbean nations...every country has the Right to protect and preserve it's sovereignty...The Bahamas has been dealing with this vexing immigration problem for decades...Generally we are welcoming and friendly but some people have taken advantage of that and hence we have this problem with immigration...Thank you once again for your comments..##Bahamaslovesallppl
You know what’s stronger than the Hurricane? The smiles on their face even though they lost everything.
Radioactive Hurricane More Like TORNADOES!
no that tree is stronger than the hurricane
(sort of a response to those above asking about Florida; it will happen here at some point)
Natural disasters are pretty bad, but a smile is all it takes to overcome it.
@Tarobrob What drugs are you on? That is such a "horse shit" comment. Please tell me where there are smiles in this video. Don't post a comment for feel-good likes. And don't even get me started on this Josh guy doing the filming. I saw him elsewhere where you basically get the distinct impression that all he does is fly-in right before the storm looking for the meal-ticket footage and then hauls ass out. He was out of there on one of the first copter flights I believe he said on another program. Doesn't even stick around to help these poor people. By the looks of them on this video it seems some knew he was taking advantage of a desperate situation.
This is the best video and first-hand footage of Dorian I’ve seen. Absolutely harrowing. You were in the heart of darkness. 185mph 1-minute sustained winds. Thank you for capturing what no news outlet could or would.
Wow thank you so much, David. I sincerely appreciated this.
10 David
Keep in mind those 185mph winds were on the north side of the eyewall, Josh got the southwest side.
The winds in this video looked to be 160mph.
@@justinharris5195 interesting thanks
@@justinharris5195 an hw can u be sure
By far the most graphic video I've seen. I think I have saw 70% of the videos. Prayers go out to Bahamas and the people of the island.
Thank all of your for the prayers...JESUS is a keeper in spite of...HE IS STILL Worthy....we are hurting but we try to have an attitude of gratitude most times...but thank you!!
"Is this the worst"?
"yeah it's got to be".
and yet the storm kept getting worse.this hurricane was surreal
It literally looked like it came from another planet, you could really see the speed the wind was coming with, absolutely racing through. I think I would've had a heart attack if I went through that
I think the worst part about Dorian is it became almost stationary for a few hours. Cat 5 winds sustained at 185 mph and surge for that long isn't good for anyone
Nope it’s not the strongest. Patricia was t strongest storm cyclone ever recorded. With 200 mph winds.
@@Nohandleideas yeah but it didn’t make an 185 mph landfall and stall for 36 hours
@@funtimearinze2652 yea true, it’s sad what the Bahamas had to take but because of the devastating sacrifice the states didn’t get hit as badly.
Horrifying to see the devastation down there. Fantastic video though Josh, it really demonstrates why everyone needs to heed warnings and take these storms as serious as they can.
Tyler, are you Bahamian man?
My name is Lance and am from Nassau
True, man this shit is no joke .
It can't blow much faster. 5 seconds later. Well, now it can't blow much faster. 5 seconds later...
Pretty sure everyone in the Bahamas took it serious dude! There isn’t much they can do. They are surrounded by water
At around the 30 minute mark it looks so much like Joplin, Missouri after the 2011 tornado, complete and utter devastation.
I very recently found out about you Josh and I have to say that you’re great. You know your stuff, you know what you’re doing, you care about people and you want to show the world what they go through when this kind of hurricane hits. Thank you from Italy for this documentary, it really shows an heartbreaking reality. I hope all those people get the help they need. Stay safe the next time as well, Josh
Yes! Josh is one fabulous guy who has many more blessings to come. Love you all in the "B" you are real troopers!
Thank you. I hope someone watches this footage and realizes how desperately the people of the Bahamas need our help and to show as a warning to those who try to ride out future storms.
Everyone : at window looking at hurricane.
Guy at 8:13 : *casually mops up water*
SirPinalot with completely cold emotion on his face
He needed to stay busy. He was probably terrified and moving helped him keep his sanity.
@@dmblake4
That's right... occupy the mind with a simple task.
The way do the monks raking patterns in their stone garden
Something to do that helps, is what he is thinking. Seeking to do something that will help. Manly heroic and good...
Definitely not a safe place
This is so scary. I feel so much for the people who had to go through this storm. I watch this feeling so helpless for you all. I’m so sorry
What about the people that had to go through Irma with the corrupt Mayor of San Juan in Puerto Rico's island. She will pay for what she did. Throwing the food and aid away in the trash and also selling it to the people that it was supposed to go to for free. The mayor of San Juan is corrupt to the bone.
I also.
All this are happening brcause God is overy tired to see all the people the Bad things what they do in this 🌎
@@victorsantibanez4715 God is never unkind, judgmental, vicious, mean, vengeful, or anything negative ever! Perhaps it's nature!? Ocean temperatures. Steering currents. Earth's atmosphere. Many other things to consider rather than some mean God ready to hurt and ruin lives. That is just not what God is all about. God is LOVE and the greatest unconditional love you'll ever know! Sorry to everyone affected by this terrible and devastating storm!
Nuclear is right. Incredible footage, Josh. Thanks for sharing. Glad you’re safe! Heart goes out to the people of the Bahamas. They will need us. Xoxo
INCREDIBLE work Josh! Amazing documentation of a historic hurricane and well done getting through it in one piece as well as helping keep those around you safe and sound.
Just saw this comment. Thanks so much, James!
iCyclone ❤️ watching from Michigan & praying for you & everyone. ❤️
It was incredible, but I would have liked to hear the reaction of some of the residents in the immediate aftermath. This video documented the devastation very well, but lacked a lot of the emotion. It must have been terrifying, bless their souls.
@@wildflower1397 That's not what I do. I'm not a reporter-- I'm a stormchaser. I document the storm and its physical impact. I added human-interest shots to this video-- very unusual for me-- because I was concerned the world did not realize how bad it was. But, yeah, I'm not a reporter and I don't interview people.
@@iCyclone I absolutely understand where you are coming from. I only meant that they can give perspective on how things were before, and emotion is one way people express the intensity of the situation. It is hard for someone like me who has never been in that situation to understand the process of how the damage happens. Mostly I just see rubble, and the stories people tell can give clues about what the storm did. Thanks for making the awesome video though! 😃😘💕
I was literally holding my breath the entire video If something large had hit that window that you were looking out of you could have been in big trouble. But at the same time thank you for documenting this catastrophic event. Hats off to you
I was too. It felt as if I was there with them. I even teared up.
Thank you so much-- I appreciate it.
"literally"
It's impressive to literally hold your breath that long!
they were looking out of a window where the wind was blowing away from it, not towards, so they are safe
Not just concrete but steel reinforced concrete snapped like wood. Shocking.
Steve Cooper
That was definitely caused by storm surge.
With just pure strength of wind and water.. I wouldn't be surprised if it was wear and tear in 5 years... But within a 24-48 hours period....
@@imjusstchillin5776 hurricane irma cleared a developed beach hub into barren beach sand in hours.
@@justinharris5195 wind is enough to collapse a concrete building its all in the design and formation along with the protection it gets from trees .a church on abaco that was actually used for a hurricane shelter collapsed through the storm killing many people .there were pictures of there brains 😷😷😷😷 im from the bahamas btw.
@@lamargriffin8696
It’s very rare for a reinforced concrete structure to be flattened by wind alone in a hurricane, and of course it’s been happened many times before. Though It’s usually almost never the sustained winds that do it, either meso vortices or a downburst in the eyewall.
In this case however, it was definitely storm surge that took out the reinforced concrete structures at the Bahamas in Dorian. No surprise though since of course, it was 23ft.
@17:04 that slow motion clip you put and you can clearly see the eye wall
@@stewartgeorge36 ikr? Idk why but it was kinda spooky xD
Vijay Roy
I have experienced several hurricanes in my short life such as Hurricane Hugo in 1989 in Puerto Rico, also Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico in 1998. The worst thing I had experienced was Hurricane Georges until Hurricane Maria arrived in 2017. Hurricane Maria passed in my town of Humacao just where the center of the monster enter near Yabucoa in the Southeast of the island. However, this video confirms the extreme power of a category 5 hurricane and takes the number one spot.
We got slammed by hugo.
I also live in Puerto Rico, and Maria was like my worst nightmare come true
God bless Puerto Rico
JAM Méndez Crazy people that ignore wisdoms warning. This is not 1850 where there is no warning, where the sky rapidly changed catching people off guard.
This is 2019 where history shows the power of these Atlantic Tropical storms have been taking place for thousands of years. This 2019 is and has been a system for 50 years of early warning by National Weather Service radar and aircraft flying back and forth through the eye wall for weeks to give people fair warning.
Still the worse hurricane with the Lowest recorded pressure 888 millibars around the eye wall and howling 200 mph winds with storm surge of thirty feet ripped through the Florida keys. This took place in 1935. So it has zero to do with the fakery of climate change.
Live, Learn and pass on wisdoms.
Don’t pass on victim hood.
Strong hurricanes have always happened. But they were rare. In history only 5 cat 5s have made landfall in us. The change now is the frequency and the effects. In the past few years many flooding records have been broken
This type of landfall intensity only happens a few times every decade, and you managed to document it.
Its actually happened quite often the past few years around the world which is scary
@@METALSAULGOODMAN Not with winds of 185mph or more, that's very rare .
Haiyan, Irma, Dorian
@@hcassells66 Dorian was more intense than Irma, haiyan is still the king however
JOSEPHMAN36 Not really in the Atlantic though. This is tied for the strongest landfall in the Atlantic Basin with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane.
This is the best video recorded of Hurricane Dorian. I was there with you for every second of the video, I felt the wind and water. Great JOB.
Wow, thank you so much, Charles.
Over 2 years on and this video never ceases to amaze. The winds between 12:20 and 12:40 PM at this location are probably the highest TC winds ever recorded on video. Dorian's eyewall was the equivalent of a large, high end EF-4 tornado over these islands for hours. Hopefully these islands can rebuild and recover, but they will never be the same again after this storm.
Thanks so much, Ethan. 👊
Having gone through hurricane Andrew, Irma, and Matthew this youtube filmmaker deserves an award for choosing to document these types of disasters such as Dorian. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Karen.
I went through Hurricanes Charley and Irma. They terrify me. 😢
Glad you pulled through man, that storm was a monster. Prayers for the lives that were lost.
Until you've been thru something like this you'll never understand. It's terrifying & you feel helpless.
I tell you the eye of a hurricane is like heaven that is surrounded by hell. The eye coming on land & hours prior to a hurricane making a landfall is the most peaceful things on Earth. It feels like the Earth has stood still. Just complete silence.
Even though we didn’t really go through anything here in North Carolina with Dorian, I’ve gotta day it was very quiet and still right before.
THE REAL QUEEN ROYALTY LIVES! Crazy people that ignore wisdoms warning. This is not 1850 where there is no warning, where the sky rapidly changed catching people off guard.
This is 2019 where history shows the power of these Atlantic Tropical storms have been taking place for thousands of years. This 2019 is and has been a system for 50 years of early warning by National Weather Service radar and aircraft flying back and forth through the eye wall for weeks to give people fair warning.
Still the worse hurricane with the Lowest recorded pressure 888 millibars around the eye wall and howling 200 mph winds with storm surge of thirty feet ripped through the Florida keys. This took place in 1935. So it has zero to do with the fakery of climate change.
Live, Learn and pass on wisdoms.
Don’t pass on victim hood.
@@peterepoet2535 poor people can't leave the island they know about the warning or they wouldn't have boarded up the windows what's your point haven't seen a category 5 hurricane almost a hundred years now we have one every year
I live in Nova Scotia and it came here😥
God bless you! Always in my prayers.🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏
Let’s get some like for that poor little tree that stood strong ✊🏽💯🖤
Sorry for the families that lost their homes and their love ones! May the grace of God protects you and cover you with the blood of Jesus, as you recover from this horrific experience!
F right off
@@jnr2349 Shut up.
@@iamomof6 I'm not the one whose trying to get likes off a video of a national tragedy
That's literally me holding onto life 😩😩
Thank you for filming and sharing your experience during this horrible storm.
I am just beside myself. Building's damaged or destroyed. I can live with. The loss of life? Absolutely the most heartbreaking of this disaster. A building can be re-built, And a life can not be brought back. Here in Florida. We are sending supplies to you. Sadly, it is never soon enough. May God bless you all and hold you in his arms.
@butt mustard I would never Judge you my friend
I've already watched it twice. Seriously some of the best storm footage in existence.
This was one of the most intense videos of a hurricane that I have ever seen. I have been through many living in Florida my whole life but this took it to a level I have never seen and hope I never do. After seeing this it is not difficult to see why the loss of life is high. Prayers and strength to the Bahamians.
We're lucky that didn't hit here like the news clowns said it would. This could have been us.
ay fellow floridian!? south florida, how about you?
Superb documentation of how badly the island and people suffered. I greatly appreciate this educational video. I hope the islanders get back on their feet as soon as is possible with help from the whole international community.
Thanks so much, Alexander.
I've been thru quite a few storms before but this is just on another level.
That little tree out front held up like a champ!!!
Like a little heroe !
@@helgafrahmann4201 @Scott Jones I'm glad that I'm not the only one who noticed and was, um, pulling for little tree. Someone commented on that above and folks got all bitter on him like it meant that he wanted everyone to die. Little tree was very symbolic of everything that was going on
@Scott Jones
this video is what bad dreams are derived from. INSANE
This video took my breath away...
Wow. The video is so intense. You guys were in a relatively safe building even that building didn't make it. I cannot imagine what those that didn't make it to a shelter went through.
Oh my! This video is terrifying to watch! Wow! Excellent footage, thanks!
No, not really. I find it quite interesting in fact.
Alvin Chipmunk who asked for your opinion
@@joeguitarrist2398 I did 🙋♂️
All right! You now take the prize for the best video of how powerful this storm was. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve never clicked on a video so fast
Me too i saw it and immediately hell yes i need to see that!
Yasss me too ...I was glued to my phone watching this unfold ... just wooza Josh surprised your still with us after living threw that 🌀🙈🙈🙈🌀
Me too
Exactly
i was just searching for a new vid and i saw this!!!!!
This reminds me of the terrors my family and I went through in the Philippines almost 6 years ago. It was the biggest super typhoon of the century, super typhoon Haiyan. I know how these people felt. I am so sorry you had to go through this. My heart goes out to those who didn't survive.
was it just as extreme what you saw
@@taylormatthews4848 Yes.
@@loneaxolotl 99% would have to relocate temporarily after such a event?
I apologize for being so late to this but he went there to look at the hurricane
That loud wind stays with you for days after it's stopped
I can’t believe glass on some them car windows survived that 12:35 pm wind the first side of the eye
Jimmy the Gent Conway Safety glass designed for impacts.
It reminds me of how small I am in this world...
And how big God is!
@@deneseshepherd9054 amen
That hurricane is bigger than my future
I thought the footage of Hurricane Michael from last year was bad, but Dorian has far exceeded that. This is the most intense storm I've ever seen video coverage of hands down. I'm glad you're safe but able to document how ferocious a Category 5 is. They seem so beautiful when they're over open water, but under the clouds, hell is unleashing. Thanks for all you do!
Jordan Martirossian keep in mind josh recorded the western“weak” side of Michaels eye wall. Which had winds of at least 135mph.
The east side of the eye wall which Mexico beach got hit with had 160mph winds, which are only 25mph weaker than Dorian.
But the damage potentially increases exponentially.
You should watch the Mexico beach footage of hurricane Michael, it’s an 1hour 48minute long video, the worst of the Indus are between, the 55minute and 1 and 18minute mark. It’s on par with this one.
Simply incredible footage! I've lived through several hurricanes myself, including the dreaded Andrew but that was a walk in the park compared to how Dorian hit the Bahamas. How terrifying. Poor people. I hope they don't go forgotten like so many other disasters eventually do. This isn't even a "disaster" to me...its so much worse, complete annihilation. Please stay strong Bahamas!
Thanks so much for these kind words. I appreciate it. 🙂
CC True
I’m sorry but to say the damage from Andrew was a “walk in the park” compared to this storm is kinda biased.
The damage looks the same to me. Remember, Dorian was a slow moving storm, it had time to do all of the damage that it did, not to mention that most of the damage came from surge while Andrews damage came from mostly wind.
I was waiting so hard for your footage since im 8 years old i was watching your videos from france you are a legend man!
This hurricane was a monster
That tree... is invincible we are praying for u bahamas
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This reminds me of what many be people have been through during Irma in Saint-Martin/St-Maarten . After 2 years we're still trying to recover. Great video by the way. My thought goes out to the Bahamas.
Whenever I watch an iCyclone video I have a fan blowing in my face the entire time for extra immersion.
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Ohh good think nu i gonna try it!)
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In two years ,4 cat 5 make landfall, Dorian landfall 185mph, Irma landfall 180mph and Michael and Maria tie with 160mph landfall
In Martinique Cat 5. in Puerto Rico Maria touched land with 155 mph but we Puerto Ricans feel it as an eternal Cat 5. The difference here is that there are elevations of more than 2000 feet, and the higher the stronger the wind.
With all that Hurricane Maria was still more intense than Dorian, Irma and Michael
Melvin Abraham while Maria was more intense at 908mb, Michael was a larger storm, Irma and Dorian had stronger winds.
Somehow someway there is someone outside trying to light a cigarette
Yeah, I'd be that guy
@@elle7899 I did it in Katrina. Lol. Surprisingly easy behind a brick wall blocking the wind.
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@@jc.1191i mean katrina was but a fraction of the wind dorian displayed here, if anything the brick wall would collapse on you in this one
Your film will be in the history books brotha!! I miss marsh and Hope town already🙏🙏
I swear it felt like my ears were popping just watching the video
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Correction, the buildings you mentioned were concrete were cinder block. Still usually quite sturdy but not as strong as reinforced concrete. Just an observation. But wow damn that was strong. I have been through hurricanes, never that bad!
What amazing footage and what horrifying devastation. So thankful you made it out okay. So many of us were genuinely worried.
The winds were so powerful it looked like someone fast forwarded the video. I would love to do what you do when I grow up. I am fascinated with weather and hurricanes. Also it's really sad that Dorian basically stalled right over the Bahamas as a cat 5 with really bad storm surge 😔. Great video!
Jackson Miller it was sitting on the Bahamas
Dorian came with winds of 185mph, much strong Hurricane Micheal in 2018, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017.
Jackson Miller Instead of impacting Florida, Dorian stalls over the Bahamas and they have to take all the impact.
Martin Carrasco lol, no. Irma had180mph winds, that’s only 5mph weaker than Dorian. Maria 175mph, only a 10mph difference, Michael 160mph, a slightly noticeable difference 25mph.
The only thing I agree with Dorian being much stronger than is Harvey obviously. 130mph, that’s a 55mph weaker than Dorian. Now that’s a noticeable difference.
This is the Most Complete Video-Journalistic coverage of Dorian on the Internet. Actual raw footage of people, places, Sounds and Events. Kudos to your report it beats any network presentation. Great Sharpness, Close-ups and wide shots capturing to perfection.
Thanks very much. I appreciate it. :)
Bro go back to the part ( 20:18 ) it sounds like a cat screaming
I come back and binge watch these videos every once in awhile. These videos really make me feel like I'm on the ride intercepting these insane storms.
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me. 👊
My sister in law and nephew were in Marsh Habour during Dorian. She kept sending me messages about the conditions up until the eye came ashore. Lost contact for 36 hours and was praying for the best. There were a few boats whos VHF radios still functioned after the worse was over. The operators were sending out messages for all people accounted for, was happy when informed they both were safe.
Never use nails you need to use screws in the boards when you're dealing with a hurricane like this. That wind will rip the nails right out of there . not as likely with screws
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This by far this was worst then Hurricane Andrew in 1992 where I was in Miami . I’m exhausted just watching .God bless you for this coverage. Historically this storm will be studied.🌞
You are a hero for volunteering to go there and document this. The sad reality of the fact that these people live there, this is home. I can’t even fathom the reality of their situation. My heart is heavy.
Thank you so much. My biggest hope is that the video helps folks understand how bad it was-- and how much help is needed.
Josh, you are crazy in the most empathetic, knowledge seeking way. Loved the first series of Hurricane man, hope to see more. Be safe.
Brilliant coverage of this monster storm! It's really unbelievable how strong Dorian was and how big of an impact it had on the Bahamas.
As a Bahamian who ride out the storm (safely) it's completely devestating to see the impact that the storm has done. One to many lives lost, homes damages and still many missing persons. Places that never flooded I mean never, had water. About 80% of our island ( Grand Bahama) was under water. The Eastern end of the island ( where my people's from) looked like it never existed. My grandmother's house got swept away like a piece of paper. Videos like this give me an insight as to what happened during the storm and I thank you for it. Nevertheless it's still heart breaking and gut wrenching to see the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
What a freakin ride! Scary stuff, I'm in awe at the power of this storm.
It looks like the devastation of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico 😔 it was a nightmare 😢
It was. I am sorry you had to go through that.💗
I'm not saying sorry you had to go through that it was 2 years ago get over it.
Hurricane Dorian asshole alert
@@ddepceyvoeecoviecyovyeovye6551 sound the assalarme
@@ddepceyvoeecoviecyovyeovye6551 if you existed in 2019, but why is your profile *4* years.
100% must see video. I don't know what kind of awards they give out for this kind of thing, but this deserves all of them.
What an incredibly nice thing to say. Thanks so much, Stephen. I really appreciate it.
@@iCyclone All the credit to you sir! Literally prayed for you while you were radio silent. Chase on brother.
That poor little tree :(
It survived tho
@@mroof523 Not really
Mr Oof I doubt it, it looked badly damaged near the bottom. 😢
JProductions i felt so bad for it:(
Lil fella was holding on for dear life.
Your documentation always clearly captures everything, makes me remember that time when I was in the middle of Sandy!
Great video Josh!
Oh my, how the hell did you manage to have a straight tone?!
Dorian survivor! 🙏🏾Rewatching is so surreal. Thanks for sharing for the world to see.
This hurricane should have been cat 100.I am heartbroken. Sorry for the loss Bahamas.😢
I have no words. Absolutely terrifying and devastating. My heart hurts for them 😔
Absolutely incredible work. To capture a hurricane of this magnitude is quite an achievement! It almost looks like you captured a couple of Localised Mesovortices During the inner eyewall! Wow!
It’s still just absolutely devastating to watch people’s houses be reduced to rubble, and have all of their stuff taken away from them; This video not only highlights the impact of Dorian, but the slow, horrible recovery process that follows.
It really is awful to see this...
The destructive power is hard to imagine if you don't have videos like this... wow..
Why did my ears start popping while watching this as if the pressure around me was actually changing.
exactly what i was wondering!
Of all your videos, this appears to be the most intense wind, for a lengthy duration that I have seen. Unbelievable.
Thanks so much, Kurt! This was definitely the most intense wind I've seen personally.
Involved with SCIP (Structural Concrete Insulated Panels) and helped build several projects over the years including a home in Crystal Beach, Texas. Hurricane Ike had a direct hit on Crystal Beach. Once the builder was allowed in to inspect the structure we found what we were both hoping to find. The house was still there. All but one house in the area were totally gone. The SCIP home had less that $2,000 damage! The damage was caused by the debris from another home striking the SCIP railing around the home. The builder had brought a generator, plugged it into the electrical panel and everything powered up. A FIMA team came by to view the home. The team was so impressed a white paper written making observations the construction process was a recommended building process.
I commend you my good man. I live on Abaco and was there when it hit, but we lived in Cherokee, down south. We were spared most of the storm, but having to deal with the aftermath. Our government isn't doing much for us.
Thank you for showing the world! Very much appreciated, you have allowed me to send healing love & light to the victims! My heart is broken for all victims of this storm. I am in awe, really... apparently another may be coming through, I truly hope all survivors can get out of there, if they have not already! Please all be safe! Love & Light! 💙
Thanks for the work, hardship, and effort you put into enduring this storm, and then recording it so that the rest of the world can see it.
Thanks so much, Randor.
@@iCyclone Your welcome. I once lived near a riverbed, and it flooded terribly. I lost everything. The loss and the devastation and the pain is so much more real when it happens to you. The videos are great, but actually being there in-person with the actual debris and ruins all around, and the new reality of the harshly distorted world sinking in, can be just overwhelming.
Makes you think.. Your life is way more important than materialistic items
my heart is feeling such sorrow for everyone in Bahamas May god help us all
Just seeing this video let me remember hurricane ivan in Jamaica
that is some strong wind
This footage is truly incredible 👍👍 somehow you manage to put us in the eye of the storm. WOW 😲
Dude i could feel myself in that hurricane with you good luck and love from everyone in Australia 🇦🇺
Trees are so strong
Yeah they dont fall
wanna know what is also strong?
@@squacket if u we’re about to say a inappropriate or a mom joke I’m glad u didn’t cuz dat shit aint funny
@@KoId. LOL
Ummm well you right cause there made for that and some are palm trees
Still speechless watching this again! Thank you for documenting this awful destruction and bringing it to the attention for all to see.
BEST Dorian coverage I've seen yet! Very well done. Thank you. Should be mandatory watching for anyone in the area of hurricanes!
Bless you for keeping those people calm and reassured in the midst of danger. Well done man 🙏🏻👏🏼
Awww, thanks so much. :)
Dorian's Wind Speed Is In 298km/h Compared To Irma's Wind Speed Is In 285km/h
That was scary, sad an emotional to watch. Thx for all you do. Safe chasing.
im watching this again from the middle of canada. i have a really big interest in hurricanes, i really want to know more about them. i’m fascinated. i’ve got trouble understanding just how *bad* a hurricane can be, and this video is showing me that dorian was more devastating than i thought it was. you inspire me a lot
Wow, thank you so much, Jay. I really appreciate that. 🙂 Yeah, DORIAN was as bad as they get. It was nuts.
I LOVE THIS JOSH! U LITERALLY BRING OUT WHAT IT FEELS WHEN U R ACTUALLY THERE! AND IT's TERRIBLY SCARY! I APPRECIATE U A LOT FOR THIS... THANK YOUUU ❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Brixton. That's what I was trying to do-- make the viewer feel like they're there, going through it.
I've been waiting for this with baited breath! 8 minutes in and already the wind is mental!
Ya name sound Bahamian bro!
Are u from Abaco?
@@leonardobraynen1524 hey bro. I am from Barbados but I have always said Bajans and Bahamians are the most alike in the Caribbean in terms of accent and behaviour.
i think i finally understand the devastation of hurricanes now. this is utterly insane
I just hope to God this next storm stays away from these islands
And tourists
Guess what 1 year lator its the end of hurricane season this current year was the busiest hurricane season ever and we only got a baby cat 2-3 there just walks in the park but a cat5 ive never seen in my life im now 19 and hurricane season comes around every year *yeah things are changing
Thank you for making this and uploading it. The news outlets show you 2 second clips and you can't get a feel for what it's like to be there. Really incredible footage.
I pray we never go through anything like this again 😔😭 as a grown man I was scared as shyyyyyyyt 💯👍🏾
If you stay in the Caribbean islands, you probably will. Unfortunately. Glad you are ok.