Hurricane Central Michael Now Accelerating Through Central Georgia; Deadly Storm Surge, Damaging Winds Continue Following Florida Panhandle Landfall By weather.com meteorologists October 10 2018 11:30 PM EDT weather.com 00:49 Florida Barrier Island is Now Three After Hurricane Sally A remote section of beach on Perdido Key is now three separate islands after Hurricane Sally impacted the Gulf Coast. 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 .

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