At a Glance
- Michael is forecast to intensify as it tracks through the Gulf of Mexico.
- Michael will threaten the northeastern Gulf Coast by Wednesday, potentially as a Category 3 hurricane.
- Storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain are likely impacts along the northeastern Gulf Coast.
- Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued along the Gulf coast of Florida.
- Heavy rain and strong winds will spread farther inland across parts of the Southeast after landfall.
Hurricane Michael will continue to intensify and is forecast to strike the Florida Panhandle as a Category 3 with dangerous storm surge flooding, destructive winds and flooding rainfall. Michael will also bring heavy rain and strong winds to other parts of the southeastern United States after it moves inland.
For the latest on this potentially destructive hurricane, check out our latest forecast article here.
