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Hurricane Michael makes landfall as Category 4: Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Catastrophic Winds Imminent 

Shane Engel • October 10, 2018

Please be praying for all those who will be affected by Hurricane Michael. This storm is close to a catastrophic, unprecedented Category 4 strike on the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. There is potential for life-threatening storm surge and over 100 mph winds near the coast and inland. that could leave some areas without power for over a week.

  • Michael is expected to make landfall along Florida's northeastern Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon.
  • A Category 4 or stronger hurricane has never made landfall in the Florida Panhandle.
  • Catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds will occur near the landfall in the Florida Panhandle.
  • Over a million power outages will occur not just near the coast, but also inland after landfall.
  • Rainfall flooding is also a significant threat inland into the Carolinas.
HOPEww is closely monitoring the situation and is accepting donations to help with the disaster response as soon as it is safe to enter the area.

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