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

Breaking News Reporter

10/8/2018|Updated: 10/8/2018

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.

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

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