Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida Panhandle With 155 Mph Winds and Deadly Surge

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle with 155 mph winds, near a Category 5, on the afternoon of Oct. 10, and officials said it is likely the most powerful storm to hit the area in recorded history.

According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the storm made landfall before 2 p.m. ET.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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