Hurricane Michael makes landfall as Category 4: Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Catastrophic Winds Imminent
Shane Engel • October 10, 2018
Please be praying for all those who will be affected by Hurricane Michael. This storm is close to a catastrophic, unprecedented Category 4 strike
on the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. There is potential for life-threatening storm
surge and over 100 mph winds near the coast and inland. that could leave some areas without power for over a week.
- Michael is expected to make landfall along Florida's northeastern Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon.
- A Category 4 or stronger hurricane has never made landfall in the Florida Panhandle.
- Catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds will occur near the landfall in the Florida Panhandle.
- Over a million power outages will occur not just near the coast, but also inland after landfall.
- Rainfall flooding is also a significant threat inland into the Carolinas.

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