Florida Declares State of Emergency for Michael as Tropical Storm Expected to Become Hurricane

A view of Tropical Storm Michael (lower R), churning as it heads toward the Florida Panhandle, Oct. 7, 2018. NOAA via AP

Tropical Storm Michael, expected to hit Florida as a hurricane midweek, prompted Gov. Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency late Oct. 7.

Scott issued an executive order declaring the emergency in 26 counties.