Michael Strengthens to an 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Hurricane

Watches Issued In Caribbean For Future Ernesto

Hurricane Michael has intensified to what the National Hurricane Center calls an "extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane." The NHC said Michael could strengthen further before making landfall in the Florida Panhandle or Big Bend region on Wednesday. The storm will cause life-threatening storm surge, drop heavy rain and is packing destructive 130 mph winds.

For the latest on this historic hurricane, check out our latest forecast article here.