How Hurricane Dorian is impacting Labor Day travel

That last bit of summer vacation is likely to be less relaxing than anticipated for travelers spending Labor Day weekend along the Southeast coast of the US and in the northern Bahamas.

An advisory on the Abaco Beach Resort website reads: "Storm Dorian is currently expected to pass in the vicinity of the Abacos starting late Friday through Sunday. Guests staying at the resort during this period may experience periods of high winds, rain and limited resort amenities and services."

Pelican Beach Villas, also in the Abaco Islands, told CNN via email that they currently have no guests on site and are closed for the storm. "Pelican Beach Villas is right in the water's edge, so we could not accommodate any guests," wrote General Manager Alan Hamilton.

Florida may be spared the worst of the storm after all, although the Sunshine State still faces dangerous conditions in the coming days. Even if the storm doesn't make landfall in Florida, its proximity to the coast could cause substantial damage.

Meanwhile, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are now on high alert for possible landfall later in the week.

Hurricane Dorian's shifting path means abrupt changes for people traveling this holiday weekend. While the forecast looks better than anticipated in some places, in others, it has led to both immediate emergency evacuations and increased caution.

"High surf and very dangerous rip currents are expected all along the East Coast from Florida up through the Carolinas through the weekend," said CNN Senior Meteorologist Dave Hennen.

Cumberland Island National Seashore, on the largest barrier island off the Georgia coast, closed to the public on Saturday. Fort Frederica National Monument, located on nearby St. Simons Island, also closed on Saturday, according to a National Park Service press release.

Both parks will remain closed until after the storm passes and the areas are deemed safe.

Airlines have been issuing waivers for several days to travelers headed for destinations in the storm's projected path.

More destinations in Georgia and the Carolinas are likely to be added to airline advisories as the storm progresses northward.

Orlando International Airport will cease operations at 2 a.m. Monday local time, according to an official statement from the airport.

The storm's proximity to the Bahamas has prompted cruise lines to modify some of their itineraries by shortening or lengthening cruises and rerouting to different ports of call.

listed a series of sailings On its website, Carnival Cruise Line listed a series of sailings that it is monitoring or modifying out of Port Canaveral, Port of Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa in Florida and in Charleston, South Carolina. The advisory outlines how passengers can sign up for text alerts for more information.

Source: CNN

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