TS Michael underwent rapid intensification last night and has of 11 am this morning became a Cat 1 hurricane with sustained winds jumping from 35mph to 75mph. As of 1pm it is still at 75mph and the National Hurricane Center is now forecasting it to make landfall as a Cat 3 Major Hurricane between Pensacola and Tallahassee Wend.
Florida has declared a state of emergency and began evacuations in some areas. Petroleum companies have started shutting down production in areas of the Gulf in the path and started evacuating workers.
Florida has declared a state of emergency and began evacuations in some areas. Petroleum companies have started shutting down production in areas of the Gulf in the path and started evacuating workers.