At a Glance
- Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, early Wednesday afternoon.
- It was the first Category 4 or stronger hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle.
- Storm surge and damaging winds will continue as Michael moves inland.
- Over a million power outages may occur not just near the coast, but also inland.
- Rainfall flooding is also a significant threat inland into the Carolinas.
Michael made landfall as a catastrophic, unprecedented Category 4 hurricane on the Florida Panhandle early Wednesday afternoon.
For the latest forecast and storm recap on Michael, check out our latest article here.
