Hurricane Michael Update: Mandatory Evacuations Ordered in Gulf, Wakulla, Bay Counties

Hurricane Michael is predicted to hit Florida later this week. NHC

The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Hurricane Michael is a Category 1 storm and is still moving northward and will hit the northwestern coast of Florida.

Evacuations were ordered in Gulf County, said local officials on Oct. 8. Evacuations were also ordered in Wakulla County, officials said.