Milton Landfall Time: Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall in Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of over 155 miles per hour, made landfall along the Florida Panhandle near Mexico Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to the region.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued extreme wind warnings for the Florida Panhandle, including the cities of Panama City, Port St. Joe, and Apalachicola.
Coastal residents in the affected areas have been urged to evacuate to higher ground.
The storm is expected to continue to move northeastward across the Florida Panhandle and into Georgia by Thursday morning.
The NHC has warned that Hurricane Michael is a "potentially catastrophic" storm and has urged residents in the affected areas to take precautions and follow the instructions of local officials.
