It is reported by NBC with reference to the US National Hurricane Tracking Center.

“The status of Hurricane Dorian has been reduced to the fourth category,” the statement said.

UPDATE: Hurricane Dorian has been downgraded to Cat. 4, but it remains a powerful and life-threatening storm as it continues to move slowly over the Bahamas, NHC says. https://t.co/qrUKEb2btLpic.twitter.com/BdoNDvykC6

- NBC News (@NBCNews) September 2, 2019

Along with this, it is emphasized that the Dorian is still strong and dangerous. Currently, the hurricane wind speed is 250 km / h.

Earlier it was reported that Hurricane Dorian reached the Bahamas.

Read more about the hurricane and the situation around it - in the material RT.