Miami,Florida – (WBAP/KLIF) – Tropical Storm Michael could become a dangerous Category 2 hurricane with an expected midweek strike on the Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle, forecasts say. Florida’s Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency.
“‘Everybody’s got to get ready … Michael could reach land as a Category 2 hurricane with winds in excess of 100 mph. This storm will be life-threatening and extremely dangerous.”
.@FLGovScott holds a news conference on Tropical Storm Michael, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane as it barrels towards the Florida Panhandle. https://t.co/p9h6zd5AAy https://t.co/m9D69cIOr3
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 7, 2018
Tropical Storm #Michael is strengthening and it is almost a hurricane. Hurricane and tropical storm watches are now in effect for portions of the Gulf Coast. Here are the 4 am CDT October 8th Key Messages. Go to https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb for more information. pic.twitter.com/BEkmH6UvQL
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 8, 2018
