tLewminati's Severe Weather Thread-Hurricane Michael Edition UPDATE 10/10/2018

OP 10/8/2018: Just in time for the upcoming new chapter in the "Halloween" movie franchise, Tropical Storm Michael has now turned into Hurricane Michael and is located between the Yucatan Peninisula and Cuba, tracking north at 7mph, with a cold front expected to turn it to the northeast. Rapid intensification is expected in the next 24 hours and it is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane (Cat. 3 and above) on Wednesday in the Forgotten Coast area of Florida (my favorite part of that State).

UPDATE 10/9/2018 AM: The storm track predication models show that the track of Hurricane Michael has slipped west a bit and is now predicted to make landfall between Panama City and Mexico Beach. The hurricane has intensified to a Cat. 2 with 100 mph winds. It is expected to continue to strengthen to a Cat. 3 with 120 mph winds. Landfall is expected early Wednesday afternoon.

UPDATE 10/9/2018 PM: Hurricane Michael is now a Cat. 3 major hurricane with 110 m.ph. winds. The prediction models now show a little more shift to the west with Hurricane Michael set to make landfall at Panama City around the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday. The windspeed is now expected to reach 125 mph.

UPDATE 10/10/18 AM: Hurricane Michael experienced further intensification overnight and is now a Category 4 major hurricane with 145 mph winds and is moving north at 13 mph. It is expected to make landfall between Panama City and Mexico Beach early to mid afternoon today. Storm surge is likely to be several feet-even as high as 9-13 feet. If you did not evacuate and are in its path, find high ground and take shelter now.

UPDATE 10/10/18 AM 2: Wind speeds have increased to 150 mph and it is moving north at 14 mph.

Stay safe out there, Ranters, and help those who may need it in the upcoming days.

NOAA/NHC Website Link

Cyclocane Hurricane Michael stormtracker

Cyclocane spaghetti models