The Category 4 storm made landfall around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday with 155-mph winds. Michael slammed into the area just north of Mexico Beach, intensifying slightly just before the eye passed over land.

Forecasters warned of coastal flooding with storm surge and tides projected to raise water levels by as much as eight to 12 feet in some areas. The storm -- currently located over the Gulf of Mexico - ...

With Hurricane Michael rapidly intensifying and threatening to smash Florida's Panhandle with dangerous storm surge, flooding and winds, Gov. Rick Scott didn't mince words on Monday night: "Making ...