ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Dorian remains on a projected path toward Central Florida, where it could slam the coast with sustained winds of 130 mph as a Category 4 storm.

As of early Thursday, Dorian was a Category 1 hurricane packing 85 mph winds and was located about 150 miles north-northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dorian is moving northwest at 13 mph.

Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Dorian is expected to become a major Category 3 hurricane Saturday then reach Category 4 status on Sunday before it potentially reaches Florida’s east coast Monday morning.

The latest track shows Dorian’s eye approaching Florida early Monday morning.

“It will likely still be a hurricane with Category 2 status as it moves inland to the Orlando metro, if the current path holds true,” News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. “Many of the computer models agree, bringing Dorian into Central Florida.”

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis assured Floridians that the state is taking every precaution and putting resources in place so officials are ready to respond as soon as possible after the storm. With a weather event this significant, it’s important to note that many residents will lose power.

He urged people across the state to prepare now before it’s too late.

“The time to act is now,” he said.

He stressed the importance of having enough food, water, medications and other essential supplies to last at least seven days.